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Tagged: Calvin Ridley (61 Results)

Jun
29

Deep sleeper alert in Chicago

Chicago receivers coach Mike Furrey said recently that the biggest growth he expects to see heading into the 2020 season is from second-year wide receiver RILEY RIDLEY. Ridley, a fourth-round choiceMore in 2019, is the brother of Atlanta wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY. While he certainly isn’t near the top of Chicago’s wide receiver depth chart, Furrey thinks Ridley has what it takes to be successful in the NFL. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jun
23

QB Ryan thinks WR Ridley could “explode” heading into 2020 season

Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN said recently that third-year wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY could “explode” heading into the upcoming 2020 season. Ryan had been working out with some teammates, including Ridley duringMore what has been a unique offseason. Ryan said that Ridley is in “phenomenal shape”, adding that his grasp of the offense is much further along than a year ago. Less

Source: Birmingham News

Factoid: Calvin Ridley

I'm participating in another slow draft, and when my pick came up at the end of the fourth round, 45 players in, the highest-ranked player on my board was Calvin Ridley. I took him, as the 16th wide receiver selected (he's in our top 10 at the position), leaving me to wonder if Atlanta's No. 2 can finish with No. 1 production.   more »

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Dec
11

Falcons place WR Ridley on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they have officially placed wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY on injured reserve, ending his 2019 season. Ridley suffered an abdominal injury during Sunday’s game againstMore the Carolina Panthers. Ridley finishes the year with 63 catches for 866 yards and a team-high 7 touchdown receptions. He was on pace for the first 1,000-yard season of his career prior to the injury. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Julio aims high

It’s not unusual to hear crazy predictions in the preseason. David Johnson and Christian McCaffrey both say they’re gunning for 1,000 yards both rushing and receiving. Every few years some running back will toss out 2,000 yards. But Julio Jones topped them all today.   more »

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Factoid: Julio Jones

Julio Jones and the Falcons have been working on a contract extension for most of the offseason. And nobody will suggest he’s not one of the game’s very best wide receives. But Jones has oddly been ineffective around the goal line.   more »

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Around the NFL: Mike Williams

The Chargers should have one of the league's better offenses, and they've got some targets to fill with Tyrell Williams gone to the Raiders. That, and his success in his second season, has some expecting great things from third-year wideout Mike Williams.   more »

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Dec
24

Ridley ties franchise record

Atlanta wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY caught his ninth touchdown of the season in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. With the catch, Ridley tied the franchise record for touchdown catches byMore a rookie. It was the first touchdown in three games for the rookie, coming at a time when fantasy owners likely needed the effort most. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term receiver rankings

If we rewind back to the NFL draft in April, it wasn’t considered a great year for wide receivers. None were selected in the top 20, and it was discussed whether any would even be picked in the first round. But as we hit the halfway point of the season, it’s a group that’s looking a lot more respectable.   more »

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NFL Injury Report: Monday night injuries

Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu apparently will play on Monday night. That’s the indication from the Falcons on their official injury report.  more »

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Podcast: September 25 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Aaron Bland and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 3 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by YouRulz and DraftKings.  more »

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Sep
24

Atlanta rookie WR Ridley has career-best outing

Atlanta rookie wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY had a career-best game in Sunday’s loss to New Orleans. While Ridley’s NFL career is only three games old, the outing was still impressive. Ridley scored 3 touchdowns and had his first 100-yard game.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dynasty Leagues: Hot 100 receivers

Dynasty rankings are tricky. You get into not only what players are doing now and in the near future, but what they might do in future seasons – often with different teams and offenses. Certainly Emmanuel Sanders is better than D.J. Moore today, for example, but Moore is 10 years younger.  more »

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Jul
5

Falcons agree to terms with first round pick

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with rookie wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY, who is expected to officially sign his contract today. Ridley was selected with the 26th overall pick in the draft and was viewed by many draft analysts as the top receiver in the class.

Source: Team Website

Jun
21

Falcons rookie WR Ridley turning heads

Atlanta Falcons players have been raving about rookie wide receiver CALVIN RIDLEY. Ridley feels good about his performance thus far, and teammates have noted that he’s a disciplined route runner that moves like a veteran.

Source: NBC Sports

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