Ray-Ray McCloud - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ties season-high mark McCloud caught all six of his targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos.

Impact McCloud tied his season high with six receptions, a mark he's reached three times. He continues to play nearly every offensive snap but remains firmly behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney on the WR depth chart, with TE Kyle Pitts and RB Bijan Robinson also siphoning targets from Kirk Cousins. McCloud already has career-high marks in receptions (41) and receiving yards (381) this season, and his role as the top slot wideout isn't in danger.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records three more catches McCloud caught three of four targets for 30 yards and rushed once for six yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

Impact McCloud has caught exactly three passes in four of the last five weeks, but other than a touchdown in Week 9, he doesn't have much fantasy production to show for it, totaling 106 yards on 14 receptions (18 targets) during that stretch. Drake London and Darnell Mooney are the undisputed top wideouts in Atlanta, while RB Bijan Robinson and TE Kyle Pitts will see their fair share of targets, as well. Even with Kirk Cousins outperforming expectations following an Achilles injury, it'll be difficult for McCloud to generate enough attention to be a viable fantasy option on a weekly basis.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud III mic'd up against the New Orleans Saints Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III is mic'd up for the Falcons week 10 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 11 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ray-Ray McCloud's 20-yard reception sets ATL up in the red zone Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud sets the Falcons' offense up in the red zone with a 20-yard catch and run.

NOVEMBER 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ray-Ray McCloud's diving reception nets first-down yardage On the Atlanta Falcons' opening drive wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud makes a diving reception over the middle of the field to pick up 11 yard...

NOVEMBER 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Former Tiger Scores First Career TD as a Falcon In Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday, a former Clemson standout scored his first career touchdown as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Wide...

NOVEMBER 4 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Finds end zone Sunday McCloud caught all three of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Cowboys. He added seven yards on his only carry.

Impact It was the journeyman wideout's first TD of the season and just the second of his career. McCloud has already set a new personal best with 305 receiving yards on the year, and he's caught multiple passes in every game so far in 2024. His role in the Atlanta passing game could grow further in Week 10 if Drake London (hip) ends up being sidelined, but McCloud will still be an intriguing dart throw regardless against a reeling Saints defense.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Sunday McCloud caught all three of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Cowboys. He added seven yards on his only carry.

Impact It was the journeyman wideout's first TD of the season, and just the second of his career. McCloud has already set a new personal best with 305 receiving yards on the year, and he's caught multiple passes in every game so far in 2024. His role in the Atlanta passing game could grow further in Week 10 if Drake London (hip) ends up being sidelined, but McCloud will still be an intriguing dart throw regardless against a reeling Saints defense.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins throws 3 TD passes, 1st-place Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight loss, 27-21

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons maintained their hold on first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory over the struggling Cowboys

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cousins pinpoints Ray-Ray McCloud on 11-yard TD connection Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins pinpoints wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud on an 11-yard touchdown connection.

NOVEMBER 3 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Four touches against Tampa Bay McCloud caught all three of his targets for nine yards and added one carry for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact McCloud's three targets in the contest were tied for a season low and the veteran was unable to get much going as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney. As long as both London and Mooney are healthy, McCloud will find it difficult to produce consistently in a passing attack with several mouths to feed. Through eight games, the 28-year-old wideout has recorded 29 receptions for 277 yards and has yet to find the end zone. Up next for McCloud is a Week 9 matchup against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal production in loss McCloud caught two of four targets for nine yards during Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact McCloud played over 80 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps for a sixth straight game but finished with a season-low nine yards. His fantasy upside remains limited, but McCloud is only seven yards away from tying his season-long, career-high mark of 277 receiving yards, which he set in 2021 with Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Secondary role in double-digit win McCloud caught three of four targets for 30 yards and rushed once for three yards during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Panthers.

Impact After a season-best performance in Week 5, McCloud's role slightly shrunk as Atlanta leaned on the run game versus Carolina. He played 82 percent of the team's offensive snaps, marking the first time since Week 1 that McCloud didn't play at least 95 percent. The veteran slot receiver remains a key part of the Falcons' new-look offense, but his production has been lackluster, recording 24 catches for 259 yards and zero TDs through six games.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high performance McCloud caught six of nine targets for 66 yards during Thursday's 36-30 overtime win over Tampa Bay.

Impact McCloud played nearly every single offensive snap for a fourth straight game. He recorded season-high marks in receptions, targets and yards, but the veteran has yet to catch a touchdown this season. McCloud set career highs in Pittsburgh during the 2021 season, posting 39 catches for 277 yards. He already has 21 receptions for 229 yards this season. With Rondale Moore (knee) out for the season, McCloud is locked in as Atlanta's No. 3 wideout behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for TNF McCloud (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact McCloud played 98 percent of Atlanta's snaps on offense in a 26-24 win over the Saints on Sunday, moving his snap share for the season up to 86 percent. He's also seen a surprising amount of the Falcons' targets, with 19 percent share putting him slightly behind WR Darnell Mooney (21 percent) and well ahead of RB Bijan Robinson (14 percent) and TE Kyle Pitts (13 percent). Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's extreme reliance on three-wide sets has been kind to McCloud, who should be ready for another large snap count after the Falcons upgraded to 'full participation' on Wednesday's practice report.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Tuesday McCloud (ankle) is listed as 'limited' on Tuesday's injury report, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact McCloud has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions, so his activity level Wednesday will be crucial in forecasting the No. 3 wide receiver's availability for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers. If McCloud is able to practice in at least a limited fashion once more, it will bode well for his chances of being available Week 5. KhaDarel Hodge will figure to see increased work behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney if McCloud is forced to miss any time.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Monday's estimation McCloud (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McCloud caught a season-high six passes for 52 yards in the Falcons' Week 4 win over the Saints, but it appears he picked up an ankle injury in the process. The 28-year-old wideout will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Tuesday or Wednesday to have a chance at suiting up Thursday night. If McCloud is unable to go in Week 5, expect KhaDarel Hodge to see increased work in Atlanta's wide receiver corps.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high six receptions in win McCloud caught six of seven targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints. He also returned two kicks for 39 yards.

Impact Kirk Cousins attempted a season-high 35 passes, allowing McCloud to notch season highs in targets and receptions. The slot wideout has seen at least five targets in three of the first four games, totaling 146 yards on 13 receptions during those contests. Kyle Pitts was held without a catch on three targets versus the Saints and hasn't developed a rapport with Cousins yet, and until that happens, McCloud should continue to benefit. McCloud has played all but four of Atlanta's offensive snaps over the past three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low three targets in loss McCloud caught two of three targets for 17 yards and rushed once for 20 yards during Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs. He also returned one kickoff for 28 yards.

Impact McCloud played 95 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps but finished with season lows in targets, receptions and receiving yards. However, he somewhat salvaged the night with a 20-yard run. OC Zac Robinson has gotten McCloud involved in the running game in back-to-back games, and the wideout appears to have solidified himself as the clear No. 3 option behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney. However, Kirk Cousins has averaged only 19 completions and 209 yards per game thus far, so there isn't much to go around until Atlanta's offense starts clicking on all cylinders.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Season-low three targets in loss McCloud caught two of three targets for 17 yards and rushed once for 20 yards during Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs. He also returned one kickoff for 28 yards.

Impact McCloud played 95 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps but finished with season lows in targets, receptions and receiving yards. However, he somewhat salvaged the night with a 20-yard run. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has gotten McCloud involved in the running game in back-to-back games, and the wideout appears to have solidified himself as the clear No. 3 option behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney. However, Kirk Cousins has averaged only 19 completions and 209 passing yards per game thus far, so there isn't much to go around until Atlanta's offense starts clicking on all cylinders.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three receptions in win McCloud caught three of five targets for 42 yards during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles. He also rushed once for three yards.

Impact After leading the Falcons in targets while playing only 48 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1, McCloud played every offensive snap during Monday Night Football. He finished third on the team in receiving yards behind Darnell Mooney (3-88-1) and Drake London (6-54-1). It's worth noting that McCloud was called for an unnecessary roughness penalty after one of his catches in the second quarter, but that didn't impact his role in the second half. While McCloud's production and playing time to start the campaign are encouraging, it remains unclear how many viable fantasy wideouts the Falcons' new-look offense can sustain.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud Punched C.J. Gardner-Johnson Right in Front of an Official McCloud was penalized for punching Gardner-Johnson in the facemask.

SEPTEMBER 17 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud Arrives in Controversial Outfit Before MNF Ray-Ray McCloud’s outfit caused a lot of chatter.

SEPTEMBER 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Team-high seven targets McCloud caught four of seven targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers. He also returned two kickoffs for 56 yards.

Impact McCloud surprisingly had more targets and receptions than No. 1 wideout Drake London, who finished with two catches on three targets for 15 yards. McCloud played 30 offensive snaps, operating as the WR3 behind London (56) and Darnell Mooney (53). Given his snap share, McCloud isn't likely to lead Atlanta in receiving regularly but should continue to see a handful of targets per game, especially if opposing defenses divert most of their attention to London. McCloud's career-high numbers came in 2021 when playing for the Steelers, totaling 39 receptions (66 targets) for 277 yards. The veteran has caught only one touchdown in his seven-year career.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud gets UP for 20-yard catch in traffic Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud catches a 20-yard reception from quarterback Kirk Cousins.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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