Head coach Dan Quinn believes Ridley has potential to take a jump in his second season out of Alabama, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "What's exciting is that (his play) can go up a big notch," Quinn said Wednesday. "In his instance it's the route-running and the explosiveness he has, that connection with (Matt Ryan) continuing to grow, that's a really big piece."

Ridley caught three of five targets for 90 yards during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

Ridley caught five of seven targets for 42 yards during Sunday's 40-14 win over Arizona.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is coming off one of his worst games of the season in Week 14. Ridley caught just one of four targets for 10 yards last week, his lowest output since his goose egg back in Week 1. Theoretically, Ridley draws a plus matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 as he will run the majority of his routes against David Amerson, the owner of a 52 grade over at Pro Football Focus. That being said, Ridley's recent slow streak will make him tough to trust as anything more than a plug-and-pray flex option in the fantasy semifinals.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley returned a terrible day for his fantasy owners in Week 14. Ridley saw just four targets in these game, the same amount as Ito Smith and Justin Hardy, which is a concern. However, in a season where we have seen some poor mistakes from Smith he managed to only catch one of his four targets for just 10 yards. Ridley is going to have work hard this offseason in improving his catching, as Ryan has plenty of receivers he trusts, and Ridley will struggle to be a reliable part of this offense if he does not have the trust of Ryan. Ridley is going to be a tough receiver to start down the stretch of the fantasy playoffs.

Ridley (hand/elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest at Green Bay, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley could offer some fantasy value against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14. Ridley has seen five or more targets in five of the last six weeks. In addition, he has had two games with over 50 receiving yards and a touchdown in the last five weeks. He should see a decent match up against the Packers this weekend, who have given up 13.4 fantasy points per game at home to opposing WR2. Ridley could offer some value, even playing in the cold of Lambeau Field in December. If you need a player with upside this week to try and overcome a deficit then Ridley is an interesting gamble to do just that.

Ridley (hand/elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Ridley (hand/elbow) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was unable to make a real impact with what opportunities he had against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Ridley was targeted five times with three receptions for 22 yards. Ridley has been an extremely all-or-nothing fantasy option this season, which is not ideal if you are playing in standard leagues. In this game there were just 27 targets to be shared around among the offensive weapons for the Falcons so Ridley was always going to struggle to have a monster game. In best ball type formats Ridley remains a useful option to have on your roster, but in standard formats he is a player you will likely never feel dully comfortable starting.

Ridley hauled in three of five targets, managing only 22 receiving yards during Sunday's 26-16 loss to Baltimore.

Ridley (ankle) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Ridley (ankle/elbow) was limited at Thursday's practice, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle, elbow) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Ridley played in Week 12 and had a season-high eight catches on 13 targets for 93 yards and his eighth touchdown of the season. He's having an incredible rookie year as the No. 2 behind Julio Jones, although he could struggle to produce big fantasy numbers against the Ravens this Sunday. The Ravens allow the third fewest fantasy points per week (29.9) to the receiver position.

Ridley (ankle/elbow) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley was a big part of the game plan for the Falcons against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. Ridley saw 13 targets, pulling in eight of them for 93 yards and a touchdown. The highlight was a 50 yard catch in which Ridley nearly took the ball right to the end zone. He then finished that drive with a comfortable catch in the back of the end zone for one of the Falcons two touchdowns. The only real mistake was a silly fumble inside the five yard line in the fourth quarter. Ridley had got open on a fourth down play and was working across the field looking for a gap into the end zone. However, Marshon Lattimore forced the ball loose, essentially ending any hopes the Falcons had of winning the game It is promising to see the commitment the Falcons made to Ridley in this game and hopefully that will continue down the stretch of the season. However, if the Falcons had a functioning run game then Ridley would likely have seen half these targets, making repeating this regularly an unlikely thing.

Ridley (thigh) practiced fully Wednesday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Saints, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will be hoping for a repeat of his earlier season performance against the New Orleans Saints when he faces them on Thursday. Ridley had a breakout three touchdown, 146 yard performance on a season-high seven receptions. His three touchdowns were the middle of a six touchdown run over a three week window. However, since them Ridley has only had one touchdown in total and has only gone over 50 receiving yards once since Week 4. The New Orleans Saints are surrendering an average of 19.3 fantasy points to opposing #2 wide receivers this season, making Ridley an interesting #2 option for your teams this week.

Ridley (thigh) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley (thigh) was a limited participant at Monday's walk-through, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

Ridley caught three of his four targets for 32 yards and carried once for five more yards during Sunday's 22-19 loss to the Cowboys.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will face a stout Dallas defense on Sunday, which could limit his performance. The rookie draws a matchup against a Cowboys team that ranks third in fantasy points allowed to receivers this season. Ridley has enough natural talent to break open a big play anytime he takes the field, but he is becoming a boom-or-bust type play recently. He continues to be the Falcons No. 2 receiver, but is battling for targets more each day with the likes of Austin Hooper, Mohamed Sanu, and Tevin Coleman. Given the matchup this week, fantasy owners should feel comfortable leaving Ridley on the bench. However, he could be fired up as a flex in deeper leagues, but will remain a risky option.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley draws a decent matchup against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. The Browns are ranked 31st in the league in passing yards allowed this season. Last week we finally saw Ridley find the end zone for the first time since Week 4, when he had two. The rookie continues to impress with his speed, and is a nightmare for defenses on quick slant routes and spot passes. The only thing that can vary some weeks is the amount of targets he receives. Even though he is the clear No. 2 receiver, he is still battling for targets with Mohamed Sanu and Austin Hooper. With the Falcons spreading the ball out so much it downgrades Ridley a little, but he is still a solid WR3 in most leagues.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley got back on track Sunday, finding the end zone in the teams win over the Washington Redskins. The rookie was second on the team behind Julio Jones in both targets and yards. Ridley finished his day with nine targets, and managed to grab six of them for 71 yards and a touchdown. The former Alabama player continues to solidify his No. 2 role in the Falcons receiving corps, and is a threat any time he gets the ball. We saw this on display when Ridley caught a simple slant route, and then used his speed to burn defenders on his way to the end zone. Going forward we should continue to expect this six-to-ten target range for Ridley, and maybe even a score more often than not.

Ridley caught six of nine passes for 71 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 38-14 win over Washington. He added a six-yard run.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will face a top-10 defense Sunday when he takes the field against the Washington Redskins. Ridley is coming off a bye week, which couldnt have came at a better time, allowing the receiver to get back to full health. The rookie has finally slowed down after a ridiculously stretch, and hasnt found the end zone since Week 4. Hell be a boom-or-bust type of play with Matt Ryan spreading the ball out so much inside the 20. However, we still expect the speedster to see at least six targets, and could break his touchdown drought this week.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a mediocre day against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Ridley caught five of his six targets for 43 yards. Other than the game against the Saints where he had 143 yards this has been a typical day for Ridley this season. If Ridley had found the end zone then this would have been a fine day with over 10 fantasy points. However, in standard scoring leagues this is a rather disappointing day for Ridley's fantasy owners. Ridley will remain a boom-or-bust fantasy options but it has now been three game since he has found the end zone. With a bye week coming up the Falcons will be hoping Ridley can get fully healthy to be a weapon in the second half of the season.

Ridley corralled five of six targets for 43 receiving yards during Monday's 23-20 win against the Giants.

Ridley (ankle) has been cleared for Monday's matchup with the Giants, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will face a tough secondary Monday against the New York Giants. Ridley has been battling an ankle injury all weak, but the Falcons are optimistic that hell be able to suit up. Even though some might be surprised, the Giants have a well-rounded secondary. They rank second in the league in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers this year. If fellow wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is out, then Ridley will see a nice bump. If not, hell take from Ridleys share along with tight end Austin Hooper. Assuming Ridley is healthy he is still a must start in deeper leagues, and a slightly risky WR2 in other formats.

Ridley (ankle) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports. Prior to the session, Ridley told Butt that he was "feeling good" about the health of his ankle.

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.Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday. Ridley is just dealing with a bone bruise, so he should be able to suit up on Monday night against the Giants. He'll be more intriguing as a WR3 if Mohamed Sanu (hip) is forced to sit out.

Ridley (ankle) was held out of practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley (ankle) was present at the part of Thursday's practice open to the media but didn't have a helmet or shells, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Ridley (ankle) is expected to return to practice on a limited basis Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a solid start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut short due to an ankle injury. Ridley had caught all three of his targets so far in the game for 47 yards. However, Ridley was ruled out for the remainder of the Week 6 game after his ankle issue and was sent for an MRI by the team. The expectation is that Ridley should be fine. However, with the Giants not expected to pose a huge threat in the game in Atlanta, there is a chance Ridley is either held out or limited. Ridley has now gone two games without scoring but if it looks as if he will be active Monday he remains worth the risk given he scored six touchdowns in three weeks.

Coach Dan Quinn hopes Ridley (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) will be able to play next Monday against the Giants, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

Ridley (ankle) is only believed to be dealing with a bone bruise after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN reports.

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.The MRI exam on Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) came back pretty clean, according to a source. Ridley will go through with rehab and be monitored, but his injury could've been much worse. That doesn't really tell us if Ridley has a chance to play on Monday night against the Giants, so we'll have to monitor his practice status this week. Atlanta also has a bye in Week 8, so they could play it cautious and hold Ridley out for two weeks. With Mohamed Sanu also injured in Week 6, the Falcons could be rolling with Julio Jones, Justin Hardy and Marvin Hall as their top wideouts against the Giants. If Ridley is questionable at all this week, it'll make it hard to rely on him in fantasy with their game being on Monday night.

Ridley will undergo an MRI on his ankle Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ridley (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) suffered an injury in Week 6 against the Buccaneers and is questionable to return. Ridley was having a nice day with three catches on three targets for 47 yards, so it'll be a shame if he can't return in this excellent matchup. If he can't make it back on Sunday, Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Austin Hooper would see more targets in the passing game, as well as running back Tevin Coleman.

Ridley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley could be in for a big day Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie has had a great season so far, and has given secondaries trouble with his speed. Ridley scored just under eight fantasy points last week, his lowest since Week 1. The Buccaneers are allowing the most passing yards in the league, and rated 31st in fantasy points allowed to receivers, making them a great bounce back team for Ridley. It will be interesting to see how quarterback Matt Ryan distributes the ball. Tampa Bays secondary will most likely be focused on helping their corners cover Julio Jones, which should open up the field for the rest of Atlantas receivers. Ridley should be in most lineups, especially in deeper leagues.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley finally slowed down on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie playmaker caught four balls on five targets for 38 yards. Even though Ridley had a bad day, at least compared to his last three weeks, there is no reason for fantasy owners to panic. The young receiver is always a big play waiting to happen and five targets will likely be Ridleys floor. It will be interesting going forward on how the Falcons manage Mohamed Sanu, as he and Ridley battle for the title of No. 2 receiver. No matter the battle, Ridley is a threat whenever hes on the field and should remain in most lineups.

Ridley hauled in four receptions (on five targets) for 38 yards, as Atlanta fell to 1-4 with a 41-17 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Ridley has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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.Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley added another two receiving touchdowns to his season total against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. Ridley now has six receiving touchdowns on the season and seems to be one of Ryan's main weapons around the red zone. Ridley only managed to catch 4-of-6 targets for 54 yards with a longest reception of 30 yards. The two touchdowns turned this from a mediocre day into a monster one, but the touchdowns may very well be a semi-regular occurrence. Ridley has now become a must-start fantasy option until we see defenses able to shut him down on a regular basis.

Ridley hauled in four of six targets for 54 yards and two touchdowns, as the Falcons suffered a 37-36 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.