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Falcons sign free agent Patterson, cut RB Smith
The Atlanta Falcons signed kick returner CORDARRELLE PATTERSON on Thursday and the team is planning to have him play at the running back position. Patterson was drafted in 2013 as a… More wide receiver, but the versatile veteran has made his mark on special teams. Running back ITO SMITH finished last season atop the depth chart but was released by the Falcons on Thursday. Atlanta has not re-signed TODD GURLEY, last season’s starter, or backup BRIAN HILL. The Falcons did add MIKE DAVIS earlier this offseason from the Carolina Panthers, and he appears to be the likely starter heading into the 2021 season. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Factoid: Todd Gurley
The Falcons haven’t been able to get Todd Gurley going. He’s struggled as a runner, and he’s been even more ineffective in the passing game. more »
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Freeman, Hooper out vs. Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons running back DEVONTA FREEMAN and tight end AUSTIN HOOPER have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This will be the second consecutive week that… More they are unavailable to the Falcons and their fantasy owners. Running back BRIAN HILL is expected to lead the Falcons backfield again, although he did not offer much fantasy value last week after being a popular wavier wire addition. Less
Source: Team Blog
Podcast: November 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 11 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com). more »
Podcast: November 14 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 10 of the NFL regular season and look forward to Steelers-Browns on Thursday Night Football. Sponsored by DraftKings. more »
Freeman could miss two weeks with injury
Atlanta Falcons running back DEVONTA FREEMAN could miss about two weeks due to a foot injury suffered in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With backup running back ITO SMITH… More recently placed on injured reserve, BRIAN HILL will likely serve as the starting running back in Atlanta. The Falcons, however, have given no official word on Freeman’s status. Less
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Up and running
Week 10 served as a reminder that teams change. Offenses can evolve as the season progresses, shoring up their weaknesses and altering their approach. more »
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Podcast: August 6 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss the 2019 Hall of Fame Game, the Texans' nearly empty running backs room, and who may have gotten the short end of Ian's recent team offense rankings. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Around the NFL: Falcons backfield
The Falcons have favored a one-two punch in the backfield in recent years, primarily with Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Coleman is gone, and 2018 fourth-rounder Ito Smith is the favorite for that job. But best not to reach too early on Smith, because he's got competition. more »
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Ask the Experts: Which nobody will be somebody in Week 17?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which nobody will be somebody in Week 17? more »
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