Prescott injured, Dalton leads Cowboys past Giants
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Falcons' Ryan takes blame as late interception leads to loss
Quarterback Matt Ryan accepted the blame after another crucial missed opportunity extended the Atlanta Falcons' losing streakOCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prescott injured as Cowboys rally for 37-34 win over Giants
Dak Prescott sustained a gruesome ankle injury not long after his first career touchdown catch before backup Andy Dalton led a drive to a field goal on the final play, and the Dall...OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn
Teddy Bridgewater threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, Juston Burris made a huge interception in the end zone and the Carolina Panthers held on for a 23-16 victory over winless...OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julio Jones Injury Update Could be Massive Boost for Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage Fantasy Outlook in Week 5 It looks like fantasy managers will be waiting all the way up until game time to see whether or not Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver Julio Jon...
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Quiet night in Green Bay Gage hauled in two of his three targets for 22 receiving yards during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers.
Impact Perhaps because he exited Atlanta's Week 3 loss to Chicago with a concussion, the third-year receiver was eased back into the mix against Green Bay on Monday night. That may explain the fact that Olamide Zaccheaus, who is typically No. 4 on the WR depth chart, tripled Gage in targets Week 4. With Julio Jones (hamstring) having exited Monday's contest because of injury, Gage may remain a top two or three wideout option for the Falcons heading into a matchup against Carolina's seventh-ranked pass defense.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
All set for Monday Gage (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Packers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact This reinforces Gage's practice status over the past two days after the wide receiver left the Week 4 contest early with a concussion. Both Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) and Julio Jones (hamstring) were listed as limited participants in Saturday's practice, although the fact both are considered questionable for Monday bodes well for the Falcons having their full arsenal available in the prime-time matchup.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to full practice Friday Gage (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The Falcons haven't yet announced that Gage has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol, but it appears as though he's at least progressed to the later stages. Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) were both limited participants in Friday's practice, but it looks as though all three starting wideouts have a fair shot at getting healthy enough to suit up in Green Bay on Monday. Of course, Gage will need to attain full medical clearance before he's able to retake the field.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in first Week 4 practice Gage (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Gage exited the Falcons' 30-26 loss to the Bears over the weekend with the head injury, but his presence on the field in any capacity four days later indicates that he's made some progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Along with Gage, fellow starting wideouts Julio Jones (hamstring, limited participant) and Calvin Ridley (ankle, non-participant) were on the Falcons' initial Week 4 injury report, but all three seemingly have realistic hopes of gaining clearance for Monday's game against the Packers.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Where do Atlanta Falcons go after another epic meltdown?
The Atlanta Falcons have returned to work, trying to convey a sense of normalcy in a season that has quickly flown off the railsSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Injury Updates: Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson, Russell Gage, more WRs affect Week 4 waiver decisions A handful of wide receivers came out of Sunday's NFL action banged up. Here are the latest injury updates on Chris Godwin, Diontae Johnson,...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Another Falcons collapse: Foles' 3 TDs lead 30-26 Bears win
The Atlanta Falcons have suffered another historic collapseSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Done for day Gage had been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Bears due to a head injury, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact While it hasn't been confirmed, Gage is expected to have a concussion. With Julio Jones (hamstring) already sidelined, Christian Blake, Olamide Zaccheaus and Brandon Powell should all handle a decent workload the rest of the game.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Sunday's game Gage is being evaluated for a possible head injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact With Gage iffy to return and Julio Jones (hamstring) already inactive, the Falcons' top options at wideout are currently Calvin Ridley, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31
Russell Wilson threw for 315 yards and five touchdowns without an interception as the Seattle Seahawks edged the Dallas Cowboys 38-31SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julio Jones Injury Update Gives Massive Boost to Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage Fantasy Outlook After listing him as questionable all week, the Atlanta Falcons have ruled out Julio Jones for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Chicago B...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Falcons face unbeaten Bears on heels of nightmarish loss
Let’s see if the Atlanta Falcons can put another nightmarish loss behind them as they face the unbeaten Chicago BearsSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Early Bird Report: Russell Gage growing as member of Falcons offense The top Falcons headlines from around the country
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Keeps momentum going Week 2 Gage caught six of his nine targets for 46 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.
Impact If Gage's involvement over the latter stages of 2019 wasn't convincing enough to consider him a legitimate fantasy pickup in drafts, Weeks 1 and 2 have gone a long way toward changing that stance. Gage attracted eight targets per game Weeks 12 through 17 last year, though part of that can be explained away by the fact that Calvin Ridley missed three games during that span with an abdominal injury. However, with Ridley back in the lineup to kick off the 2020 campaign, Gage is continuing to be a fantasy presence, having accumulated an outstanding 21 targets over the first two weeks of the year and translating those opportunities into 15 catches, 160 receiving yards and a touchdown. The third-year receiver now draws a matchup against a Bears defense that refused to allow a single Giants wideout to eclipse 50 yards Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys' rally stuns Falcons 40-39 in McCarthy's home debut
Greg Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired, and the Dallas Cowboys overcame four fumbles and a 20-point deficit in the first quarter to beat the Atlanta Falcons 40-3...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys host Falcons, with McCarthy moving past memory lane
Mike McCarthy is moving on from memory lane as he gets ready for his first home game as coach of the Dallas CowboysSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Ryan: Russell Gage exceeding expectations, keys to handling Cowboys pass rush Matt Ryan praises Russell Gage for his development and discusses what the Falcons need to do to be successful against the Cowboys' pass rush
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2
One week into the fantasy football season tends to bring premature panic along with some excessive celebration, especially when it comes to a sleeper pick that deliveredSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SFTB: Todd Gurley's carries, teams starting 0-2, Russell Gage's growth You’ve got questions about the Falcons and we’ve got answers – Straight from the Beek
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas CitySEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
