Justin Dade

The Falcons' defense conceded only 20 points to the Saints and forced one fumble in the loss. Saints' quarterback Drew Brees had all day to throw all afternoon with no pass rush and helped lead the Saints to 390 total yards. Considering the tough matchup, one fantasy point scored for the Atlanta D/ST isn't all that bad.

Falcons' kicker Shayne Graham was 1/2 on field goal attempts and made both of his extra point attempts in the Falcons' Week 17 loss to the Saints. Graham opened the game with its first points with his 51-yard field goal in the first quarter, but was unable to hit his other field goal attempt.

Falcons' tight end Jacob Tamme caught 4 passes for 61 yards in the loss to the Saints. Tamme was clutch on third down throughout the game highlighted by a beautiful one-handed grab on third and long in the first quarter. He disappeared for the most part in the second half as teammate Julio Jones began to take over.

Roddy White was held to one catch for 10 yards in the Falcons' loss to the Saints. White was targeted just four times as quarterback Matt Ryan focused on feeding star receiver Julio Jones. This performance seems like a fitting end to what will be a forgettable 2015 season for the veteran receiver.

Devonta Freeman had a very solid day in the Falcons' loss to the Saints carrying the ball 24 times for 81 yards. He also added two catches for 18 yards and a touchdown, but lost a costly fumble in the red zone late in the game. Freeman actually had a decent amount of success running the ball throughout the game, but had a few carries that went for a loss due to poor blocking resulting in a low average yards per carry total. Freeman's touchdown came through the air in the red zone from four yards out beating safety Jairus Byrd to the pylon.

Matt Ryan had a strong outing fantasy wise in the loss to the Saints finishing 24/36, for 334 yards, 2 TDs, and one very costly interception. Ryan was in control for most of the game against the Saints' wimpy pass defense and found a lot of success completing passes to eight different players. Ryan got the tight ends involved and also connected with star receiver Julio Jones for 9 catches and 149 yards. Late in the fourth quarter, Ryan was given a chance to lead the offense down the field for a game-winning score, but was intercepted on the first play of the drive as he locked onto his target over the middle of the field. His interception sealed the fate for Atlanta and seemed like a fitting end to his disappointing 2015 campaign.

Devonta Freeman helped end the Panthers' perfect season carrying the ball 22 times for 73 yards and a touchdown. He also added three catches for 17 yards on the day. Freeman didn't see a whole lot of room to run throughout the game, but had a few nice runs to extend drives. Freeman walked into the end zone from four yards out untouched on a nice stretch play in the second quarter for the Falcons' first touchdown. With all things considered, it was a very solid performance from the back against a very stingy Panthers' defense.

Matt Ryan and the Falcons ended the Panthers' undefeated season finishing 23/30 for 306 yards and 1 touchdown. Ryan locked into Julio Jones early and often highlighted by his desperation throw to Jones that he hauled in for the miraculous 70-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter. Ryan was hit hard on a scramble in the first half and was hit often in this game. He battled through injuries showing a lot of heart and finished the game without an interception, but was credited with a fumble on a lost snap.

The Falcons D/ST had a very solid outing surrendering only 17 points and played rather well against the run allowing only 72 rushing yards. Four total fantasy points scored isn't all that bad, but it could have been much better. Kemal Ishmael was barely tripped up on his interception that almost went for a touchdown and the Falcons forced two fumbles, but were unable to fall on either.

Shayne Graham continued his perfect season as he connected on all of his three field goal attempts and two extra points in the Falcons' win over the Jaguars. Graham is now 8 for 8 on the season after connecting from 34, 33, and 46 yards on the day.