Fantasy Player Profile
vs. PHI: #28 vs opposing WR - 25.72 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | DET, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Set for starting role
Gage will likely find himself in a key role in the passing game in 2021 following the departure of Julio Jones, Scott Blair of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage broke out for a career-best 72 catches for 786 yards and four touchdowns on 109 targets in 2020, all career-best outputs through three seasons. He could have a chance to surpass those outputs as a full-time starter this season alongside Calvin Ridley, although the addition of Kyle Pitts figures to draw some targets away from the wide receiver position.
Published: Thu, Jun 10 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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Lights up Bucs in finale
Gage corralled nine of his 11 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Calvin Ridley outpaced Gage by one in the targets department, but the former LSU Tiger prevailed over his Crimson Tide teammate in establishing team-highs in both catches and receiving yards. Gage proved himself to be a productive option with Julio Jones (hamstring) unavailable for the final quarter of the regular season, totaling 23 catches for 264 yards and two receiving TDs while adding a 39-yard passing score to Ridley during a Week 14 loss to the Chargers. Gage's season-long totals of 72…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Held to 23 receiving yards
Gage secured four of five targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 17-14 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: He equaled Hayden Hurst for second in targets behind Calvin Ridley's team high of nine, but Gage was held under 50 receiving yards for the first time over his past four outings. The 24-year-old had established himself as a high-floor fantasy option of late with four or more catches in four straight games, adding two receiving scores and a 39-yard passing touchdown between Weeks 13 and 15. Sunday's outing, however, represented his second-lowest receiving yards total since Week 5. The Falcons…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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Notches TD in big first-half effort
Gage caught five of 10 targets for 68 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Gage delivered an impactful opening drive, pulling in a 27-yard catch on a deep post before notching his fourth score of the season by virtue of a five-yard catch the very next play. The third-year wideout now finds himself in the midst of a three-game scoring streak after throwing a 39-yard TD to Calvin Ridley during last Sunday's loss to the Chargers. With seven or more targets in each of his past three appearances, Gage's anticipated volume for Week 16 may largely hinge on whether Julio…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Contributes in multiple facets
Gage secured five of seven targets for 82 yards, adding a 39-yard touchdown pass during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Gage logged four-plus receptions and 50 or more receiving yards for a second consecutive game, but his long TD pass to Calvin Ridley was undoubtedly a crucial addition to his output. Gadget-play TDs such as these may come few and far between for Gage, but regardless of the route taken, the 24-year-old delivered for those who relied on him in fantasy playoff matchups. A Week 15 showdown against Tampa Bay provides for an encouraging forecast, as the Buccaneers have surrendered the ninth-most…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures team's lone receiving TD
Gage hauled in four of eight targets for 51 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 21-16 loss to New Orleans.
Analysis: Julio Jones' return to the lineup from a hamstring injury did not deplete Gage's role, as the third-year man logged more targets, receptions and receiving yards than he did Week 12 against the Raiders while Jones was inactive. Gage also secured his first receiving TD since Week 2, bringing an end to the 24-year-old's nine-game scoring drought. With eight-plus targets in two of his past three outings, he remains the third WR option for the Falcons heading into a Week 14 matchup at the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in three passes
Gage corralled three of his five targets for 34 receiving yards during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders.
Analysis: Gage earned his fourth start of the 2020 campaign while Julio Jones (hamstring) missed Atlanta's Week 12 matchup because of injury. The third-year wideout from LSU finished tied for third on the team in targets behind Calvin Ridley (nine) and Hayden Hurst (eight), but he was held under 35 receiving yards for the third time in his past four outings. If Jones is able to make it back for a Week 13 matchup against the Saints, Gage would slide down to the No. 3 position in the receiving corps. He…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Second-leading receiver in loss
Gage caught seven of a team-high 12 targets for 58 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: With Julio Jones beleaguered by a hamstring issue from the second quarter on, missing a chunk of second-half action in the process, Gage reached the double-digit threshold in targets for the first time since Week 1. The LSU product started the season promisingly by recording 15 receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown Weeks 1 and 2, but entering Sunday he had averaged just 31.3 receiving yards per game with zero scores in seven appearances since. Gage has garnered six-plus targets in three of…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 9:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in win over Broncos
Gage secured two of his six targets for 11 receiving yards during Sunday's 34-27 win against Denver.
Analysis: Gage attracted six-plus targets for the second time in three weeks as Calvin Ridley (foot) sat Week 9 against the Broncos, though he was only able to convert a third of his looks into receptions. Atlanta boasts the third-most prolific passing offense in the NFL thus far in 2020, but Gage possesses just two outings of more than 26 receiving yards since Week 2. The emergence of Olamide Zaccheaus, who recorded four receptions, 103 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos, has the potential to…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 9
Gage (shoulder/knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Broncos, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage closed out the week with a full practice, following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. The Falcons should have some targets up for grabs if Calvin Ridley (foot) isn't able to play, but Ridley's absence won't necessarily impact the slot-based Gage when it comes to playing time. Christian Blake replaced Ridley last week.
Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 12:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Thursday
Gage (shoulder/knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports
Analysis: Gage has contended with a number of injuries this season, including a concussion and the aforementioned shoulder and knee issues. He's still managed to play at least 50 percent of the snaps on offense in six of eight games, and he may be called upon for more this Sunday against the Broncos with Calvin Ridley unable to practice due to a mid-foot sprain. Having said that, Gage will need to get past his own injury first in order to do so.
Published: Thu, Nov 5 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in limited practice
Gage was limited in practice Wednesday due to shoulder and knee injuries, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley was unable to practice due to a mid-foot sprain suffered last Thursday at Carolina, a development that may open up some reps for Gage if the former is forced to miss some time. Since opening the season with 15 catches (on 21 targets) for 160 yards a touchdown between the first two games, Gage has only surpassed 50 receiving yards in four of the last six contests. Assuming he can get past his own health concerns, he'll look to get back on track Sunday against the Broncos.
Published: Wed, Nov 4 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet night in win over Panthers
Gage reeled in two of his three targets for 25 receiving yards during Thursday's 25-17 win against Carolina.
Analysis: Gage had gotten on track Weeks 6 and 7 against Minnesota and Detroit by producing 10 combined receptions for 119 yards, but with a quiet performance Thursday night the third-year receiver has now been held under 30 receiving yards in four of his past six outings. Calvin Ridley (ankle) had to exit the divisional win midway through the second quarter due to injury, but thankfully X-rays have come back negative. If Ridley's subsequent MRI has a less favorable outcome, however, Gage would likely be…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 30 at 7:54am by Rotowire.com
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Set to play Thursday
Gage (knee) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game in Carolina.
Analysis: Gage logged a limited offensive snap count (32 percent) during Sunday's loss to the Lions, marking the second time in seven contests in which he didn't earn at least 60 percent. Still, he made an impression in the box score, with six receptions (on seven targets) for 54 yards. Gage's practice reps were capped Monday through Wednesday due to a knee injury, so the Falcons could still be judicious with his workload in Thursday's game even though he won't be taking a questionable tag into the…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 28 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Activity limited in practice
Gage (knee) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage's knee issue resulted in his activity being restricted for the second straight day, but the Falcons thus far haven't suggested that his availability for Thursday's game against the Panthers is in any peril. Though the injury played a part in Gage playing only 32 percent of the offensive snaps in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the Lions, the slot specialist still managed six receptions for 54 yards on seven targets.
Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited
Gage (knee) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimation, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage left Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions for a spell but was able to return to action. In the process, he ended up hauling in six of his seven targets for 54 yards, while logging 24 of a possible 75 snaps on offense. We'll get a better idea of Gage's status for Thursday night's game against the Panthers once the Falcons take the practice field Tuesday.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Another solid effort in Week 7
Gage caught six of his seven targets for 54 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-22 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: Julio Jones led the way for Atlanta with nine targets, but Gage landed in a three-place tie for second in that department alongside Calvin Ridley and Hayden Hurst. Gage managed just two receptions and 21.3 receiving yards per game Weeks 3 through 5, but he's rebounded over his past two appearances by producing 10 combined receptions for 119 yards. Operating within an Atlanta passing attack that has thrown the ball at least 36 times in every game this season, Gage remains a viable deep-league…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 10:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in action
Gage (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Lions, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gage suffered the knee injury on the first offensive drive but returned to action in the third quarter. He'll slot in as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley for the remainder of the game.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads to locker room
Gage was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Lions with a knee injury, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Gage rolled up awkwardly on his own leg on the Falcons' first offensive drive, but he was able to walk under his own power to the locker room. Olamide Zaccheaus is expected to operate as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley for the time being.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Flashes potential in Sunday's win
Gage corralled all four of his targets for 65 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-23 win against the Vikings.
Analysis: The third-year wideout produced 15 receptions, 160 receiving yards and a touchdown during the first two weeks of the season, but he fell into a slump over his subsequent three outings. Gage exited the Falcons' Week 3 loss because of a head injury after fielding just 12 offensive snaps, and he managed just four combined receptions for 38 yards in Week 4 and 5 outings against Green Bay and Carolina. The 24-year-old bounced back in a big way against Minnesota's injury-depleted secondary, logging…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 9:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Sunday
Gage (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota.
Analysis: Gage figures to handle his usual role in the slot, where the Vikings have been using rookie first-round pick Jeff Gladney in recent weeks. With Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley both cleared to play, Gage is no better than third in the pecking order for targets, though it could work in his favor if the Falcons end up chasing a deficit and facing conservative coverage schemes that make it easier to throw short passes.
Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Thursday
Gage (shoulder) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage received 62 percent of the snaps on offense during a Week 5 loss to the Panthers, but the workload didn't show up in the box score, as he managed two catches (on five targets) for 16 yards. The performance occurred in the midst of Julio Jones (hamstring) sitting out, so Gage himself may have been inhibited by his shoulder injury. Jones has been listed as a DNP this week, and if the absence continues into Sunday's game in Minnesota, Gage could be in line for a number of targets, assuming…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing shoulder injury
Gage was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage only caught two of five targets for 16 yards during Sunday's loss to the Panthers while playing a season-low 62 percent of snaps, not counting Week 3, when a concussion forced him out early. The slot specialist's struggles of late may have been at least been partially due to the shoulder injury, though it's encouraging that he wasn't forced to miss practice entirely. Gage will work to shed his injury designation and get fully healthy in time to face the Vikings this weekend.
Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut down by Panthers
Gage caught two of his five targets for 16 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: The LSU product burst onto the scene at the start of 2020 with 15 receptions, 160 yards and a touchdown between Weeks 1 and 2, but he has averaged just two catches and 21.3 receiving yards per game in three appearances since. Gage suffered a concussion during Atlanta's loss to Chicago and was limited to just 12 offensive snaps in Week 3, but he has been active for every game this season. He remains listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 6 showdown against a Vikings defense…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet night in Green Bay
Gage hauled in two of his three targets for 22 receiving yards during Monday's 30-16 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Perhaps because he exited Atlanta's Week 3 loss to Chicago with a concussion, the third-year receiver was eased back into the mix against Green Bay on Monday night. That may explain the fact that Olamide Zaccheaus, who is typically No. 4 on the WR depth chart, tripled Gage in targets Week 4. With Julio Jones (hamstring) having exited Monday's contest because of injury, Gage may remain a top two or three wideout option for the Falcons heading into a matchup against Carolina's seventh-ranked pass…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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All set for Monday
Gage (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's matchup against the Packers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: This reinforces Gage's practice status over the past two days after the wide receiver left the Week 4 contest early with a concussion. Both Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) and Julio Jones (hamstring) were listed as limited participants in Saturday's practice, although the fact both are considered questionable for Monday bodes well for the Falcons having their full arsenal available in the prime-time matchup.
Published: Sat, Oct 3 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Upgrades to full practice Friday
Gage (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Falcons haven't yet announced that Gage has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol, but it appears as though he's at least progressed to the later stages. Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle/calf) were both limited participants in Friday's practice, but it looks as though all three starting wideouts have a fair shot at getting healthy enough to suit up in Green Bay on Monday. Of course, Gage will need to attain full medical clearance before he's able to retake the…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in first Week 4 practice
Gage (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage exited the Falcons' 30-26 loss to the Bears over the weekend with the head injury, but his presence on the field in any capacity four days later indicates that he's made some progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Along with Gage, fellow starting wideouts Julio Jones (hamstring, limited participant) and Calvin Ridley (ankle, non-participant) were on the Falcons' initial Week 4 injury report, but all three seemingly have realistic hopes of gaining clearance for Monday's game…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Done for day
Gage had been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Bears due to a head injury, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: While it hasn't been confirmed, Gage is expected to have a concussion. With Julio Jones (hamstring) already sidelined, Christian Blake, Olamide Zaccheaus and Brandon Powell should all handle a decent workload the rest of the game.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits Sunday's game
Gage is being evaluated for a possible head injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: With Gage iffy to return and Julio Jones (hamstring) already inactive, the Falcons' top options at wideout are currently Calvin Ridley, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Keeps momentum going Week 2
Gage caught six of his nine targets for 46 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 40-39 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: If Gage's involvement over the latter stages of 2019 wasn't convincing enough to consider him a legitimate fantasy pickup in drafts, Weeks 1 and 2 have gone a long way toward changing that stance. Gage attracted eight targets per game Weeks 12 through 17 last year, though part of that can be explained away by the fact that Calvin Ridley missed three games during that span with an abdominal injury. However, with Ridley back in the lineup to kick off the 2020 campaign, Gage is continuing to be a…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge Week 1 against Seattle
Gage corralled nine of 12 targets for a career-high 114 receiving yards during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Gage picked up right where he left off at the tail end of 2019 when he filled in as the No. 2 option at wide receiver while Calvin Ridley missed three games with an abdomen injury. The former LSU Tiger averaged eight targets per game between Weeks 12 and 17 last year, and he demonstrated a high PPR floor during that span by collecting 32 total catches. Gage owns just one touchdown on 68 offensive touches for his career, but as long as he is the No. 3 receiver in Atlanta's passing game he will…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to Sunday's game
Gage (head) was cleared to return to Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Gage left briefly to be examined after a hard hit from Jamal Adams in the first half, but the receiver apparently cleared concussion protocol and returned to the game.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Having head examined
Gage left Sunday's game against the Seahawks to be evaluated for a head injury, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Late in the first half, Gage was banged-up and made a visit to the sideline tent, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. Considering a head injury was noted, Gage may be going through the concussion protocol to determine whether a return is possible. If he's unable to reenter the game, he'll finish Week 1 with five catches for 54 yards.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice Thursday
Gage (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gage missed some time recently due to a groin injury, including being listed as limited at Wednesday's session, but the Falcons allowed him to handle every rep Thursday. Now ready to face the Seahawks on Sunday, he slots in as the team's No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to groin issue
Gage was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gage missed the Falcons' scrimmage last Thursday but was able to get back on the field for Monday's session. While he did the same Wednesday, he clearly still has some limitations. Fortunately, he's made appearances in back-to-back practices and has two more chances to get back to full participation, at which point the team will peg his odds to suit up Sunday versus the Seahawks. If he plays, Gage will serve as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.
Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Monday
Gage (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear if Gage practiced at full speed, but there doesn't seem to be much concern about his availability for Week 1 versus Seattle, and there will be more clarification when the team release its first official injury report Wednesday. The 24-year-old is expected to lock down the No. 3 receiver role to begin the year and build off last year's 49-446-1 line.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice
Gage (undisclosed) did not participate in Thursday's scrimmage, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen whether Gage's absence was due to injury, but at this point there's no reason for concern about his availability for Sept. 13's season-opener against Seattle. Gage is the clear favorite to serve as Atlanta's No. 3 receiver behind Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley, though he'll also need to compete with Hayden Hurst and Todd Gurley for targets.
Published: Thu, Sep 3 at 4:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to secure No. 3 WR role
Gage is the favorite to serve as Atlanta's No. 3 option at wide receiver during 2020, Matthew Tabeek of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: The offseason arrival of 2016 first-round draft choice Laquon Treadwell provides some competition to Gage, but the 24-year-old seems to be coming into his own, and he will be difficult for the newcomer Treadwell to supplant. Gage recorded five or more receptions over five of his final six outings to wrap up 2019, proving himself capable of replacing Mohamed Sanu, who'd been traded to the Patriots. If able to fend off Treadwell for the job during training camp, Gage will have an opportunity to…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 17 at 3:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Beneficiary of draft weekend
Gage remains well-positioned to serve as the Falcons' slot receiver after Atlanta went without drafting a single wideout during the 2020 NFL Draft, Mike Clay of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: As Clay noted, during weeks in which both Calvin Ridley and Julio Jones were active last season, Gage saw his target share vault to 16 percent after Mohamed Sanu's Oct. 22 trade to New England. As the No. 4 option at receiver Weeks 1 through 7, Gage accounted for just four combined catches and 44 yards, but from Week 8 to the end of the regular season, he averaged a respectable five catches and 44.7 yards per game. His involvement transferred from obsolete to significant as a result of Sanu's…read more
Published: Sun, Apr 26 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Ties Jones for team high in targets
Gage caught seven of 13 targets for 68 yards during Sunday's 28-22 overtime win against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The second-year wideout from LSU turned it on over the late stages of 2019, racking up five-plus receptions in five of his final six outings to close out the year. Gage's role within Atlanta's offense increased substantially with the trade of Mohamed Sanu to New England on Oct. 22, as Gage averaged 7.3 targets per game between Weeks 8 and 17 after garnering just eight total targets across his first six appearances. With Calvin Ridley (abdomen) expected to be recovered well in time for OTAs,…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid Week 16 showing against Jags
Gage hauled in five of six targets for 49 yards and ran for seven yards on two carries during Sunday's 24-12 win against Jacksonville.
Analysis: The second-year man out of LSU has been a steady contributor in Atlanta's passing game over the past month, as he has amassed at least five receptions in four of five appearances since Week 12. Gage has been efficient with opportunities granted during that span, establishing an impressive 71.4 percent catch rate with 46.8 scrimmage yards per game. He'll continue to be a secondary option for Matt Ryan when the Falcons take on a Buccaneers defense Week 17 that ranks 32nd in the NFL in both…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Tied for second in targets Week 15
Gage caught five of six targets for 27 receiving yards and ran for six yards on his lone rush attempt during Sunday's 29-22 win against the 49ers.
Analysis: The LSU product has now been held to 50 combined scrimmage yards over the past two weeks, but it's encouraging that he's been a highly-involved contributor amidst the depleted Falcons' receiving corps. Gage has garnered six-plus targets over three of his past four appearances heading into a Week 16 matchup against a Jacksonville defense that Sunday allowed just one opposing player -- Oakland's Darren Waller -- to exceed 45 receiving yards.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:14pm by Rotowire.com
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More work on tap
Gage is in line for increased usage with Calvin Ridley (abdomen) expected to miss the rest of the season, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Since Mohamed Sanu was dealt to the Patriots in late October, Gage has manned the slot for the Falcons, racking up 41 targets over the last six games. Gage's peripheral numbers (9.2 YPC and 6.3 YPT) are appropriate for a receiver that doesn't make an impact outside of short- and medium-range throws from Matt Ryan. Having said that, Gage is set to be an even bigger part of Atlanta's passing attack over the final three games of the campaign.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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No designation for Sunday
Gage (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Gage has been a regular in the Falcons offense since Mohamed Sanu was dealt to the Patriots after Week 7. In five subsequent outings, Gage has earned between 48 and 74 percent of the snaps on offense in a given week, compiling 26 catches (on 37 targets) for 241 yards and one touchdown. His practice reps were capped this week by a rib injury, but fellow wideouts Julio Jones (shoulder) and Calvin Ridley (toe) had the same limitations. The trio will aim to take advantage of a Carolina defense that…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Reps capped Thursday
Gage (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Even with a lengthier turnaround for Sunday's game against the Panthers after the Falcons last played Thanksgiving Day, Gage is evidently still hurting to some degree. Now listed as a limited participant in back-to-back practices, Gage will likely need to graduate to full participation in Friday's session to avoid carrying a designation into the matchup with Carolina. Since taking over for the departed Mohamed Sanu as Atlanta's primary slot man in Week 8, Gage has averaged 7.4 targets per game.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Battling rib injury
Gage was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gage is seemingly nicked up coming out of the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Saints, during which he tallied five catches for 52 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. With Julio Jones (shoulder), Calvin Ridley (toe), Austin Hooper (knee), Luke Stocker (back) and Jaeden Graham (thigh) all limited as well to begin the week, Gage could once again be facing a notable opportunity for targets if he's able to get fully healthy in time for Sunday's tilt with Carolina.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies first career receiving TD
Gage caught five of nine targets for 52 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: The second-year receiver has become a staple in Atlanta's passing game over the past month, garnering 7.4 targets per game since Week 8, after commanding just eight total targets Weeks 1 through 7. The jettisoning of Mohamed Sanu to New England provided an opportunity for the LSU product to step up, and he's so far established a 70.3 percent catch rate with 48.2 receiving yards per game since first seeing his offensive snap share peak above 50 percent in Week 8. Targets will be more sparse…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Big day against Bucs secondary
Gage caught eight of 10 targets for 76 yards during Sunday's 35-22 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: The second-year wideout has been establishing himself as a deep-league consideration of late, accumulating 5.3 catches and 47.3 yards per game since Week 8 after managing fewer than one reception and 6.3 yards per game over his first seven appearances of the year. Gage's 76-yard day established a new career best for the former LSU Tiger, but it'd be surprising if he were able to produce a comparable or better output in his Thanksgiving Night matchup against New Orleans' top-12 pass defense on a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Moderately involved in Week 11 win
Gage caught two of four targets for 32 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-3 win against the Panthers.
Analysis: Between the trade of Mohamed Sanu to New England and Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Gage had seen his offensive snap count increase from no higher than 22 percent between Weeks 1 through 7, to percentages of 57 and 62 during Atlanta's Week 8 and 10 losses to the Seahawks and Saints. While he's averaged a much-improved 37.7 receiving yards per game over his past three outings, Gage remains in search of his first career touchdown heading into a matchup against a Buccaneers pass defense that…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes impact in Week 10 win
Gage compiled 23 receiving yards on four catches during Sunday's 26-9 win against New Orleans.
Analysis: Gage's five targets trailed only Julio Jones' nine, as the second-year wideout tied Austin Hooper (knee) with a team-high four catches during Atlanta's upset triumph over the rival Saints. Hooper's status remains uncertain for Week 11, meaning Gage may benefit from increased involvement in the passing game with the Falcons going up against a Carolina defense that allowed zero passing touchdowns Sunday against Green Bay, while permitting only one Packers player -- Davante Adams -- to exceed 60…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 6:51pm by Rotowire.com
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