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

One grab in win McCloud caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders.

Impact McCloud could not get much going in Week 15 as the Falcons' passing attack continued to struggle with quarterback Kirk Cousins at the helm. Monday's game marked the first contest in which the veteran wideout failed to record multiple catches this season. McCloud will look to bounce back in a Week 16 matchup against the Giants, but he'll be receiving targets from Michael Penix after the Falcons announced Tuesday that the rookie will be the team's starting quarterback moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

One grab in win McCloud caught one of three targets for 14 yards in Monday's 15-9 win over the Raiders.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Just shy of century mark Sunday McCloud secured eight of 11 targets for 98 yards, rushed once for three yards, returned a kickoff for 31 yards and lost a fumble in the Falcons' 42-21 loss to the Vikings on Sunday...

Impact McCloud finished with team-high reception and target totals while checking in second to Darnell Mooney in receiving yards. All three components were season highs for McCloud, who's become a legitimate No. 3 receiver in coordinator Zac Robinson's offense. McCloud's fumble came on an early fourth-quarter kickoff return and did lead to a Vikings touchdown, but he carries an impressive 18-239 receiving line over the last three games heading into a Week 15 road matchup against the Raiders on Monday night, Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud sprints through Vikings secondary for 27-yard gain Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins finds wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud for a 27-yard gain against the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Ray-Ray McCloud reaches back for one-handed grab Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud makes a one-handed catch for a 6-yard gain against the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Surge continues in Week 13 loss McCloud brought in four of six targets for 95 yards in the Falcons' 17-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. He also rushed once for minus-2 yards.

Impact McCloud generated a career-high receiving yardage tally with a big assist from a 60-yard reception late in the third quarter that helped set up a field goal. That catch was preceded by a 22-yard grab earlier in the period, making McCloud the only Falcons pass catcher to have any success generating chunk plays through the air Sunday. The veteran's career-best receiving line now stands at 45-476-1 through 12 regular-season games, and McCloud could be making some inroads into Darnell Mooney's No. 2 receiver snaps heading into a Week 14 road matchup against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins' 21-yard connection with McCloud occurs after several QB progressions Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Kirk Cousins goes through is entire progression and finds wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III for a 22-yard gain.

DECEMBER 1 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Ray-Ray McCloud's sideline high-wire act yields 60-yard gain vs. Chargers Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud explodes up the sideline for a 60-yard catch and run to set the Falcons' offense up in the re...

DECEMBER 1 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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.

NOVEMBER 19 • 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

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