Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Todd Gurley II Limited
4 years agoAtlanta Falcons wide receivers Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle, foot) and running back Todd Gurley II (knee) were all limited practice participants on Wednesday. Jones and Gurley didn't play in the Week 12 win over the Raiders, so their participation on Wednesday is a good sign that they'll have a chance to suit up in Week 13 against the Saints. The 31-year-old Jones often plays through nagging injuries, but his fantasy managers would love to see him log a full practice this week. He caught just two passes for 39 yards in the first meeting with New Orleans in Week 11, but Jones should top that if he returns. Ridley has the higher WR1 ceiling at this point, but Jones will be a must-start if he's active. Gurley has a chance to return this week, but even if he does, he'll be one to fade against a tough Saints run defense while potentially looking at a limited workload. Brian Hill and Ito Smith shared backfield duties with Gurley out against Las Vegas, with Smith the more productive rusher. This is probably a week to avoid Atlanta's backfield entirely if you can find better options.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com