RUSSELL GAGE NEWS

Paces pass catchers in loss Gage brought in five of eight targets for 49 yards in the Falcons' 25-0 loss to the Patriots on Thursday night.

Impact Gage led the Falcons in receptions, receiving yards and targets, although considering the team netted all of 125 passing yards, those numbers didn't add up to much from a fantasy perspective. The veteran possession receiver was at least able to bounce back from his second catchless effort over the previous three games in Week 10, sending him into a favorable Week 12 road matchup against the Jaguars a week from Sunday with some momentum.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swaggering Pats stifle Falcons 25-0 for 5th straight victory

Mac Jones threw a 19-yard scoring pass to Nelson Agholor for the game’s only offensive touchdown and the New England defense took care of the rest

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On the hot seat: Without Calvin Ridley, Falcons' Russell Gage must produce FLOWERY BRANCH -- With no rushing attack, no Calvin Ridley and possibly no Cordarrelle Patterson, the Falcons need wide receiver Russell Gag...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • AJC.COM

'We always have the next man up mentality' ' Russell Gage Presser Russell Gage on what the team can do better as a unit and how the wide receivers lean on each other for support.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

No receptions in blowout loss Gage did not record a reception on three targets in Sunday's 43-3 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Gage appeared to be on pace for a solid game when he made an impressive leaping catch on a deep ball in the first quarter, but Dallas challenged the ruling and the potential big play was overturned as the ball slightly grazed the turf. The 25-year-old only saw two more targets before the Falcons mailed it in for what turned out to be a blowout loss. Olamide Zaccheaus had two receptions for 22 yards on seven targets, so Gage's inconsistent play this year may have moved him down the target pecking order in Atlanta. He will try to get back on track against a tough Patriots defense this upcoming Thursday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' Quinn focused on fixing things, not Falcons reunion

Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn says he's focused on fixing things with his team rather than a reunion with the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 10 Fantasy football waiver wire sleepers for Week 10, including Taysom Hill, Russell Gage and Eno Benjamin.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Seven catches in Week 9 win Gage caught seven of eight targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 27-25 win over New Orleans.

Impact Gage is working as Atlanta's top option at wide receiver with Calvin Ridley (personal) on the non-football injury list. He caught all six of his first-half targets for 55 yards but didn't play much of a role in the second half, as slot receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (two touchdowns) and the versatile Cordarrelle Patterson (126 receiving yards) led the Falcons' passing attack. Gage set a season high in catches here and has eclipsed 60 receiving yards twice in his last three games heading into a Week 10 matchup with the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Russell Gage activates hurdle at wrong moment on awkward 20-yard gain Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage activates a hurdle attempt at the wrong moment on an awkward 20-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Future waiver wire: Ronald Jones, Russell Gage and more players to get the early jump on for Week 10 David Gonos gazes into his crystal ball and points out the players, like Ronald Jones, who may be rewarding waiver targets ahead of Week 10.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Russell Gage feels prepared to step up in Calvin Ridley's absence After catching just under 800 receiving yards last season, Gage feels that Ridley has prepared him for this moment.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' injury report: Gage returned to full status FLOWERY BRANCH -- Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (groin) fully participated in practice on Thursday, according to the team’s official in...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • AJC.COM

Saints seek 4th straight win vs Falcons, but with new QB

The New Orleans Saints are seeking their fourth straight victory against the Atlanta Falcons but enter the game with a new starting quarterback

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In clear for Week 9 Gage (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Gage was limited by the groin injury in the Falcons' first Week 9 practice Wednesday, but the team never seemed to have much concern about his health heading into Sunday's game in New Orleans. His ability to take every rep Thursday clears the way for him to suit up this weekend, when Gage should profile as one of the top options in the passing game sans Calvin Ridley (personal), who will remain out for a second straight contest while he takes time away from football to focus on his mental health. Ridley's absence didn't pay any immediate dividends for Gage in the Falcons' Week 8 loss to the Panthers; despite playing 34 of the team's 50 offensive snaps (68 percent), the slot receiver failed to draw a single target.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Gage was limited at Wednesday's practice by a groin injury, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Gage and Tajae Sharpe led Falcons wide receivers with respective 68 percent snap shares this past Sunday against the Panthers without Calvin Ridley, who missed his second game of the season due to personal reasons. The result was no targets for Gage, while Sharpe paced Atlanta with 58 yards receiving on five catches and six targets. Now, Gage is tending to a health concern, which could inhibit his viability in the short term.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Week 9 injury report: Russell Gage limited Wednesday At Wednesday’s practice there was no sign of defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, who’s in the league’s concussion protocol.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ryan looking for committee approach to fill in for WR Ridley

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says he expects a committee approach to emerge at wide receiver as the team plays without Calvin Ridley this week at New Orleans

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not targeted in loss Gage played 36 offensive snaps but didn't record any stats during the Falcons' 19-13 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Gage came off a three-game absence to produce a solid performance (four catches for 67 yards and a touchdown) against the Dolphins in Week 7. While he tied Tajae Sharpe with 36 offensive snaps in Week 8 -- most among wideouts -- Gage was held without a target. With Calvin Ridley (personal) out for an unspecified amount of time, Gage is expected to see high snap totals, but his production is likely to be sporadic.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan endures one of his least productive games with Falcons

Matt Ryan had an afternoon to forget Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' Russell Gage ready to help spark to the offense Gage was targeted six times and caught four passes for 67 yards. He entered the game with five catches for 28 yards after having a breakout...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • AJC.COM

Best Fantasy Week 8 Waiver Pickups: Eagles backup Kenneth Gainwell replaces Miles Sanders, Russell Gage breaks out Miles Sanders' injury opened the door for Kenneth Gainwell to take over at RB for the Eagles, while Russell Gage made his presence felt in h...

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores in return from injury Gage (ankle) brought in four of six targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' 30-28 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Gage made a splashy return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, sharing runner-up status in receptions and coming in second in receiving yardage on the day for the Falcons. Gage also found the end zone for the first time this season on a 49-yard scoring grab that appeared to unfold due to a blown coverage early in the third quarter. Now apparently back to full health, Gage will look to continue serving as a dependable No. 2 receiving option for Matt Ryan in a Week 8 divisional home matchup against the Panthers.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Russell Gage with a 49-yard touchdown catch from Matt Ryan  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage catches a 49 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Ryan against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Avoids injury report Gage (ankle) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Gage hasn't played since Week 2 due to an ankle injury, but due to a Week 6 bye for the Falcons it appears that he'll only miss three games as a result. He wasn't very efficient in his two appearances this season, with five catches (on nine targets) for 28 yards. Gage will join Calvin Ridley in the lineup Sunday at Miami after the latter missed Atlanta's last game in London due to a personal issue.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Monday Gage (ankle) was back at practice Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Gage missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but it appears the bye week was beneficial for him, as he has returned to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins. Matt Ryan has relied heavily on his running backs and tight ends with Gage and Calvin Ridley (personal) sidelined, but he may have his top two wideouts available for the first time since Week 2. Gage caught five of seven targets for 28 yards during his last healthy outing.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE