Smith predicts 'better days' for Falcons after 7-10 finish
The Atlanta Falcons have made dramatic progress in close gamesJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RUSSELL GAGE #84 - WIDE RECEIVER - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
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Explosive performance in finale Gage caught nine of 13 targets for 126 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Saints.
Impact Gage posted his most receptions and yards since since Week 13 (11 catches for 130 yards) and caught his third touchdown of the season -- his first since Week 15. The 25-year-old slot receiver took over as Matt Ryan's favorite target when Calvin Ridley (personal) left the team in Week 7, registering 61 receptions for 742 yards and four touchdowns in the final 12 weeks of the season. The fourth-year pro is set to become a free agent this offseason and will likely garner interest around the league after registering 1,556 yards and eight touchdowns over his last two seasons (30 games).
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 18
NFL Today, Week 18JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons play design set's up Gage's TD The Atlanta Falcons play design set's up wide receiver Russell Gage's touchdown.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM
Russell Gage leaps to corral contested 21-yard grab Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage uses a miniature leap to corral this contested 21-yard grab.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Russell Gage levitates at 1-yard line for 18-yard catch Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage levitates at the 1-yard line for an 18-yard catch.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons play design sets up Gage's TD The Atlanta Falcons play design sets up wide receiver Russell Gage's touchdown.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Saints miss wild-card spot despite 30-20 win over Falcons
The New Orleans Saints just missed making the playoffs on Sunday, despite beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-20JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Ryan drops 26-yard dime to Russell Gage Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan drops a 26-yard dime to wide receiver Russell Gage.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Hurdle master Russell Gage unveils perhaps his best leap yet on 16-yard pickup Atlanta Falcons wide receiver and hurdle master Russell Gage unveils perhaps his best leap yet on a 16-yard pickup.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
50-yard effort in loss Gage brought in three of five targets for 50 yards in the Falcons' 29-15 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Impact Gage co-led the Falcons in receptions on a very modest day for Atlanta's passing attack while checking in second in receiving yardage to Kyle Pitts. The veteran wideout now has at least 50 receiving yards in five of the last six games going into the Week 18 finale versus the Saints.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San FranciscoDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons show progress by remaining relevant through December
The Atlanta Falcons remain a long shot for the playoffsDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four catches in modest performance Gage brought in four of five targets for 39 yards in the Falcons' 20-16 win over the Lions. He also lost a fumble.
Impact The veteran gave way to Kyle Pitts as the linchpin of the pass-catching corps for the week, but Gage still checked in as a distant runner-up to the rookie tight end in receptions, receiving yards and targets. Gage has no fewer than four catches in six consecutive games going into a Week 17 road matchup against the Bills.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Boyle plays well until INT ruins Lions' comeback bid late
It was the kind of ending that Tim Boyle dreamed up many times in his quest to be a starting quarterback in the NFLDECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Reeves-Maybin punches ball loose from Gage's grasp for game-changing turnover Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin punches ball loose from Russell Gage's grasp for game-changing turnover.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
HIGHLIGHT: Reeves-Maybin punches ball loose from Gage's grasp Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin punches ball loose from Russell Gage's grasp for game-changing turnover.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Oluokun's last-minute pick saves Falcons' win over Lions
Matt Ryan threw a tie-breaking 12-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Hurst early in the fourth quarter and the Atlanta Falcons held on late to beat the Detroit Lions 20-16 to preserve t...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons' Gage emerging as Ryan's latest go-to wide receiver
Russell Gage is providing the Atlanta Falcons much-needed stability at wide receiverDECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red-zone woes move Falcons closer to another losing season
Red-zone failures have left the Atlanta Falcons facing elimination from playoff contentionDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Week 15 Top Plays: Saints shut out Bucs, Lions stun Cardinals, more
The Saints dropped the Bucs, the Packers escaped the Ravens and the Lions upset the Cards in Week 15. Here are the top plays!DECEMBER 20, 2021
Russell Gage shines on tough day for Falcons offense Gage has evolved into one of the Falcons' most consistent offensive weapons.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Stays hot with third TD this year Gage had eight receptions (11 targets) for 91 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 loss to San Francisco.
Impact Gage continued his recent run of success with another strong fantasy outing. The veteran wideout is averaging 7.3 receptions and 86.8 receiving yards with two total touchdowns over the last four weeks, establishing himself as Atlanta's top receiving option after Calvin Ridley's (personal) mid-season departure. Gage will look to keep this hot streak rolling against the Lions next Sunday.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Gage on the loss to San Francisco Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage looks back on the team's 31-13 loss to San Francisco.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • AJC.COM
49ers beat Falcons 31-13 for 5th win in 6 games
Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 235 yards and a TD, San Francisco ran for three more scores and the 49ers won for the fifth time in six games, beating the Atlanta Falcons 31-13DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
