Russell Gage

Many will want to gravitate to Gage with Calvin Ridley out for the year, but it really shouldn't change his role all that much. He plays slot-only and was on the field for just 35-of-69 snaps last week despite Ridley's departure. His matchup may be upgraded, though. Nickel cornerback K'Waun Williams suffered a concussion last week and his replacement would be D.J. Reed. He's the 49ers fifth-round pick from last year who's allowed 20-of-25 passing for 212 yards and three touchdowns in his limited playing time. Knowing Matt Ryan may be under pressure, we could see Gage be a safety valve in the shorter area of the field. He's still nothing more than a low-upside WR4/5-type option, though he should have a decent floor.

Russell Gage goes for 17 yards in Week 14

Falcons WR Russell Gage caught 2-of-4 targets for 17 yards in Sunday's Week 14 win over the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Gage was heating up since the Mohamed Sanu trade, but now that Austin Hooper and Julio Jones are both healthy, Gage will have a tough time finding enough targets to produce. Gage will get the 49ers in Week 15.