Calvin Ridley Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Ridley was ruled out due to a personal matter, a shock as the Falcons prepare to play the Carolina Panthers. Ridley's personal issue caused him to miss the game against the Jets in London three weeks ago, and he's had to miss again today. As one of the most popular plays on the slate and one of the top cash values, roster constructions will surely shift. Kyle Pitts is likely the biggest winner, as his target share will increase and he'll clearly be the top option. Russell Gage, Olamide Zaccheus, and Christian Blake/Tajae Sharpe will all see some more work as well at the WR position, as will TE Hayden Hurst. Cordarelle Patterson will sneakily gain some more work as wideout as well, and may be worth considering at the RB position as well.

Julio Jones is officially inactive today, opening up significant targets for the rest of the Falcons' offense. Calvin Ridley projects for a massive target share, with Russell Gage, Hayden Hurst, Olamide Zaccheaus and Christian Blake all getting boosts.

While it has not been officially confirmed, Julio Jones is reportedly not expected to play today. No Jones would mean a massive target share for Calvin Ridley, plus Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus also getting significant boosts. While Ian Rapoport said Jones is not expected to play, it is worth noting that Adam Schefter's last report on Jones was that the Falcons would make a decision Sunday morning. Confirmation should be available by the time inactives come out, if not earlier, but the current expectation is that Jones is out.

Ridley was able to be a limited participant in practice all three days this week, and he will go without an injury designation on the Falcons' injury report for Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, signaling his return from a one-game absence due to a foot injury. There's been no indication from interim head coach Raheem Morris or the team's media staff that Ridley will be limited in this weekend's contest, so he should be a full go and utilized as normal in daily fantasy formats across the industry. His return to the field definitely puts a significant dent in the projected target share of Julio Jones, while Olamide Zaccheus and Christian Blake will go back to their usual depth wide receiver roles following Zaccheus' stellar fantasy performance on 29 routes and six targets back in Week 9.

Calvin Ridley is out Sunday for the Falcons, meaning Julio Jones should see a massive target share. Russell Gage, Christian Blake and Olamide Zaccheaus all could receive a boost in targets as well.

Jones and Ridley are both listed as questionable, but reportedly are "trending upwards" according to Coach Dan Quinn, indicating they're likely to play Monday night. Russell Gage has practiced fully and does not carry an injury designation, meaning he should play barring a return of any concussion symptoms.