Russell Gage Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage has earned 14 targets over his last two games. While he hasn't done too much with them from a yardage standpoint, gaining only 81 total yards the past two games, his 11 catches over the past two games certainly inspire hope in PPR formats. To add to the attraction for Gage, the Falcons will be without Austin Hooper (MCL) in Week 11 and likely won't have running back Devonta Freeman (foot) as well. That opens up a lot of potential targets for Gage. Expect him to see six or seven targets in Week 11 against the Panthers, giving him a good chance to catch five passes, warranting a WR3 or flex start in PPR formats.

Nov. 14th • 12:51 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage was surprisingly effective in the team's first game without Mohamed Sanu in Week 8. Prior to Week 8, Gage hadn't logged more than 16 snaps in a game all year and had only eight targets over seven games. However, against the Seahawks in Week 8, Gage was the team's clear No. 3 receiver, logging 47 snaps and catching seven of his nine targets for 58 yards. The Falcons have a tough matchup against the Saints in New Orleans this week, but fantasy owners in deep PPR leagues needing a bye week replacement receiver could consider Gage as a potential WR3 or flex. Matt Ryan (ankle) should return this week, making the Falcons passing game more potent and making Gage more attractive as an option as well.

Nov. 7th • 10:15 AM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage had his best game of the year by a longshot in Week 8, catching seven of his nine targets for 58 yards, all season-highs. He hadn't been targeted more than twice in a game yet this year, but backup quarterback Matt Schaub featured him heavily. Gage was the second-most-targeted Falcon in Week 8, behind Julio Jones and ahead of Calvin Ridley and Austin Hooper. With Mohamed Sanu gone, there will be an opportunity for more targets going forward for all the Falcons' pass-catchers but don't expect this to be a trend. Gage should remain on waivers in all leagues, especially with the Falcons' bye coming up in Week 9.

Oct. 27th • 6:02 PM