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Falcons gain more yards (402-193), still fall to Commanders 24-16

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Logan Thomas - Targeted onceThomas caught his lone target for a two-yard gain in Sunday's 24-16 win over Atlanta.

ImpactThomas saw at least three targets in each of his previous four games this year, including 11 the week before in a loss to Chicago. He should see multiple targets Week 7 against the Giants but isn't an especially trustworthy fantasy option even after a solid start to the season.

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Desmond Ridder, Arthur Smith facing well-deserved scrutiny after an ugly Falcons loss

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Montez Sweat - Believed to have sprained thumbSweat is believed to have sustained a sprained thumb during Sunday's 24-16 win at Atlanta, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactSweat is still set to undergo further testing, but the initial diagnosis represents a positive development after he was forced out of Washington's Week 6 win early. The Commanders' injury reports during the week will signal whether he has a chance to suit back up in Week 7 at the Giants.

OCTOBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Arnold Ebiketie - Gets after quarterbackEbiketie recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

ImpactEbiketie, a 2022 second-round pick, recorded 30 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 16 games as a rookie. He got off to a slow start this year and had been playing fewer snaps compared to 2022, but that all changed against the Commanders. The Falcons pass rush is one of the worst in the NFL, but if Ebiketie can make his presence felt more often, he should quickly carve out more snaps and could emerge as an IDP option later in the season.

OCTOBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Calais Campbell - Records sack in lossCampbell notched four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

ImpactThe sack was the 100th of his career, making one of just five active NFL players to hit that special mark. Campbell signed with the Falcons this offseason and was expected to revitalize one of the worst pass-rushing groups in the NFL. He's been a solid presence for Atlanta thus far, but it took until Week 6 to record his first sack. Campbell hasn't recorded a double-digit sack season since 2018, and it doesn't look like that'll change this year.

OCTOBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bud Dupree - Makes impact in Week 6Dupree recorded four tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.

ImpactDupree continues to enjoy a solid role in Atlanta's defense, playing around 75 percent of the team's defensive snaps over the past four weeks. During that stretch, the veteran pass rusher has recorded 12 tackles, including two sacks, and two pass defenses. Dupree is likely a hit-or-miss option, but he can certainly rack up IDP points quickly when he's getting after the quarterback like he was Sunday.

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