Atlanta Falcons Week 6 Fantasy Analysis

Week 6 – vs Chicago – L 13-27

QB: Ryan killed by receivers dropping passes.  Was on target and making good throws and they got dropped a ton.  Would not expect it to be this bad again.

RB: Team chose not to run and not sure why.  Jackson continues to look fine when given the chance.  Smith busted another long TD on a screen.  Still doubt he would ever get the starting job unless injury got him there.

WR: So many drops.  Jones a decent game and still the best by far.  White did little because of drops and took some shots.

TE: Toilolo a few catches but had 3 terrible drops.  Assuming this is the reason he wasn’t highly valued in fantasy going into the season.

OL: Decent run blocking on the few runs but awful against the pass rush.  Got Ryan hit and sacked quite a bit.  Pretty awful showing.

Def: All kinds of bad.  Got run on and thrown on at will.  Gave up monster to RB and 2 100+ yard WRs.  Just a terrible unit.

Atlanta Falcons Week 5 Fantasy Analysis

Week 5 – @ NYG – L 20-30

QB: Ryan was better on the road this time but still not as good as a home game.  Did have some drops that should almost never happen with this receiving corps.

RB: Jackson looked strong against tough front.  Had good game with receiving added.  Smith busted a long TD catch and run.  Freeman had decent game receiving as well.  Between the 3 RBs – 13 catches, 164 yards, and 1 TD.

WR: Jones had big game while White was quiet.  Hester also didn’t get as many touches.  Didn’t matter who was covering Jones, he was making plays.

TE: Nothing for TEs.  Toilolo continues to be TD dependent and not usable.

OL: Didn’t look good at anything here.  Definitely can’t handle good front on the road right now.

Def: Didn’t look as bad as expected.  Didn’t give up a lot of yards but gave up decent games to RBs and some WRs but held Cruz (3 catches) and Donnell (zero) in check.  Donnell was barely targeted.

Atlanta Falcons Week 4 Fantasy Analysis

Week 4 – @ Minnesota – L 28-41

QB: Ryan looked better on the road against weaker D.  Big game and second pick came on final play of the game.  Did have some drops by receivers that cost him.

RB: Jackson continues to look good.  Running hard, with patience, vision, and surprising speed.  Just needs a game that stays close and they have the lead.  Smith busted a long one.  Great speed shown again.

WR: Jones, White, and Hester all good games.  White did have a few drops that looked bad.  All usable when a shootout is expected.

TE: Toilolo only one grab.  You pretty much play him in fantasy only if you expect the TD.

OL: Run blocking looked pretty good.  Did get QB hit a few times but pass blocking wasn’t too bad.

Def: Obliterated on the road as expected.  200+ yards on the ground and 300+ through the air.  Gave up 4 TDs on the ground.  Until they prove the can stop someone, start everyone against them on the road.

Atlanta Falcons Week 3 Fantasy Analysis

Week 3 – vs TB – W 56-14

QB: Ryan has been stud at home and dud on the road so far.  As many TDs as incomplete passes.  Wasn’t rushed and picked the D apart.

RB: Jackson looked great especially on short TD run.  Still think he’ll be good in closer games.  Was pulled with the rest of the starters.  Rodgers and Freeman looked awful on their carries.  Smith hit a home run but did lose a fumble.

WR: Jones had a monster game.  Coverage on him was terrible.  White DNP.  Douglas got a TD before injury.  Weems was next best WR.  Good game but didn’t look like a game-breaker.

TE: Toilolo did little but kind of expected in a game like this.  He wasn’t needed and won’t be looked at much when D can’t cover WRs.

OL: Looked good against weak D.  Run blocking was not spectacular but good enough early.  Never let pass rush do much.

Def: Made a lot of big plays against struggling offense.  Still looks like a below average unit, just a little better at home.