Per Rothstein, there is no decision yet on Cordarrelle Patterson for Sunday against the Chargers.

Related Players: Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley, Avery Williams

Though it's been fun learning all these new names in the Falcons backfield, we could have a slam dunk fantasy asset if we had an official lead back. If Patterson remains out, Tyler Allgeier will be the best option against a susceptible Chargers run defense.

Cordarrelle Patterson will return to practice.

Related players: Tyler Allgeier, Caleb Huntley, Damien Williams

Patterson's 21 day window is now open but it remains to be seen when Patterson will get back to the field. When he does, it likely means he'll cut into the workload of Allgeier and Huntley. Allgeier has had double-digit carries every week since Oct. 2. Meanwhile Huntley's had two 16-carry games over the last three weeks. With the Falcons in first place in their division, expect Patterson to continue to have a role.

Cordarrelle Patterson will miss at least four games on IR; Caleb Huntley was promoted from the practice squad after his big day against the Browns.

Related Players: Caleb Huntley, Tyler Allgeier, Avery Williams

Patterson very curiously came off the sideline for one more carry on the team's last full drive after standing with his helmet off for a full quarter and a half. Maybe the team wanted to test his knee one more time, but, regardless, he has now been placed on IR, and the team will have a look at some young options behind him. At the moment, there is likely more murk in this backfield than we would want for fantasy viability; Huntley could be a between-the-20s banger, Allgeier could be more of an "every down" back, and Williams —the team's punt returner— is likely just a scat back.

Falcons players I don’t see in early part of practice (perhaps they show up later):

WR Drake London
DL Marlon Davidson
TE John FitzPatrick
OL Jalen Mayfield
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (rest)

This is the 11th straight day London has missed, which is obviously important time as we get closer to the season. London is still 33rd on our WR rankings making him a lower-end WR3 option. It’s generally a good idea to be careful with rookie receivers, but London is shaping up to be an exception since his ADP is in the seventh round, as long as he can get healthy and ready to play. With Calvin Ridley suspended for the year, it’s going to be the Drake London/Kyle Pitts show in Atlanta. London should soak up 120-140 targets with ease. (Remember, Ridley saw 52 targets in five games last season.) The quarterback situation is unsettled, but Marcus Mariota should be able to hold down the fort while Desmond Ridder figures things out.

The Falcons have released RB Mike Davis.

Related Players: Cordarrelle Patterson, Damien Williams, Tyler Allgeier

Davis could not replicate his 2020 season as Christian McCaffrey's injury replacement and will now be looking to compete for a roster spot elsewhere. Patterson and Williams stand to see the most work as of now with recently-drafted Allgeier new to the team.

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson.

Patterson is coming off a career-year but is still on a team that has very little firepower. This could be good, but now that the cat is out of the bag on Patterson's abilities in Arthur Smith's system, teams will be more keen. It will be interesting to see how Patterson follows up a sensational 2021 season.

Falcons RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is questionable for Week 12's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Patterson practiced this week and appears ready to play in a plus matchup.

Falcons RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity.

Good news for the Falcons, who have not scored a point in seven quarters without Patterson.

Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has been ruled out for Week 11 against the New England Patriots.

Atlanta will be without their top running back and wide receiver for their matchup against the New England Patriots. Patterson was likely to be the focus of the Patriots defensive gameplan, and may now shift their sights to Kyle Pitts. Patterson is dealing with an ankle injury and could not get cleared on the short week. Wayne Gallman and Mike Davis will split the backfield duties with Patterson sidelined. Both backs make for interesting flex options but come equipped with low floors due to uncertain roles.