Taylor Gabriel Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

Taylor Gabriel
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Age: 33
Weight: 167 lbs
Height: 5' 8"

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by Anthony Stalter

· Aug 02, 2017 · 3:28 AM EDT

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

After finishing as fantasy's WR122 in 2015, Taylor Gabriel jumped to fantasy's WR48 after joining Atlanta's explosive offense. He emerged as a big play threat, catching 35-of-50 targets for 579 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games last season. Atlanta extended a second-round tender to Gabriel this offseason in efforts to retain the speedster. Despite Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu locked in as the starters, Gabriel will once again be a key cog in the team's dangerous passing game.

Fantasy Downside

Gabriel didn't catch more than five passes in a single game last year and only topped 80 yards once. Gabriel is fighting for touches with Jones, Sanu, Austin Hooper, Devonta Freeman, and Tevin Coleman. He's a key piece to Atlanta's offense, but that doesn't mean he's a great fantasy option. Gabriel will also be limited for the start of training camp due to a calf injury. He should be fine for the regular season but lower-leg injuries aren't good for speed receivers.

2017 Bottom Line

Assuming everyone is healthy in Atlanta's offense, Gabriel will be a boom-or-bust WR4 for 2017. Ranked as our WR66 this preseason, Gabriel is a late-round flier in 12-team leagues and is being left off many 10-team leagues. He's a solid waiver wire edition when injuries inevitably pop-up during the season, but Gabriel should not be viewed as a weekly starter.

by Anthony Stalter

· Feb 03, 2017 · 9:11 AM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Super Bowl, 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Super Bowl vs. New England
Taylor Gabriel caught two-of-three targets for 24 yards in the Falcons' victory over the Packers in the NFC Championship Game. It wasn't Gabriel's best performance, as he dropped a pass when he was wide open on Atlanta's first possession, then put the ball on the ground on a botched end-around later in the game. That said, Gabriel has plenty of deep-threat potential in this offense, and Ryan is sure to take a shot or two deep this Sunday against the Patriots. Thus, Gabriel could be an intriguing dart throw if you're looking for a WR to fill out your DFS team. He ranks as our WR5 for Super Bowl 51.

by Anthony Stalter

· Jan 20, 2017 · 9:10 AM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Championship Week, 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

NFC Championship vs. Green Bay
Taylor Gabriel caught four-of-six targets for 71 yards in the Falcons' Divisional Round win over the Seahawks. For DFS owners who rolled the dice on Gabriel, he produced. His biggest play came on a 37-yard slant route on which he burned the corner off the line and got into open space in the middle of the field. He was limited in Thursday's practice, but the Falcons are simply managing his reps. Ranked as our WR6 for Championship Sunday, Gabriel is a solid DFS play against the Packers, who are severely banged-up in their secondary.

by Anthony Stalter

· Jan 13, 2017 · 8:46 AM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Divisional Round, 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Divisional Round vs. Seattle
Taylor Gabriel sat out of the Falcons Week 17 win over the Saints due to a foot injury, but returned to practice last week during Atlanta's bye. Gabriel is on track to play Saturday when the Falcons host the Seahawks in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs. He'll most-likely run plenty of deep routes to help open things up for Julio Jones underneath, as well as Atlanta's running game. That said, he could also catch plenty of screen passes as the Falcons attempt to utilize his play-making ability. Ranked as our WR13 for the Divisional round, Gabriel isn't a bad option as a dart throw in DFS this weekend.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 29, 2016 · 6:07 PM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Week 17, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. New Orleans
Taylor Gabriel was held to just 15 yards on three-of-four targets in the Falcons' Week 16 win over the Panthers. With Julio Jones back from a two-game absence, Gabriel was almost non-existent in Atlanta's offense. He has big play potential every time he has the ball in his hands, but when Jones starts Gabriel is a boom-or-bust fantasy option. Ranked as our WR43 for Week 17, it's probably best to avoid Gabriel in all fantasy formats this week, unless you want a dart-throw option in DFS leagues.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 23, 2016 · 9:04 AM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Week 16, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Carolina
Julio Jones owners who rolled the dice on Taylor Gabriel were rewarded again last week in the Falcons' Week 15 win over the 49ers. Gabriel caught three passes for 60 yards and his team-leading sixth touchdown of the season. He also injured his shoulder, but was a full participant in practice on Thursday and should be ready to play on Saturday when the Falcons visit the Panthers. Gabriel will continue to have a role in Kyle Shanahan's offense, but with Jones set to return from a toe injury that sidelined him the past two weeks, Gabriel loses his fantasy appeal. Ranked as our WR48 for Week 16, we don't recommend him as a FLEX option against the Panthers.

by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 16, 2016 · 11:03 AM EST

ATL WR Taylor Gabriel - Week 15, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. San Francisco
Taylor Gabriel caught just three passes against the Rams in Week 14, but those three receptions went for 82 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' blowout victory. Julio Jones owners who took a chance on Gabriel had to be sweating their decision when the receiver did next to nothing in the first half. But early in the third quarter, Matt Ryan found a wide-open Gabriel streaking down the middle of the field for a 64-yard touchdown after the receiver went unnoticed in Los Angeles' defensive backfield. There's a good chance Jones will be held out again this week when the Falcons host the 49ers on Sunday, but Mohamed Sanu (groin) could return to the starting lineup after being held out against the Rams. Gabriel will once again be a dart-throw for fantasy owners, but a FLEX option nonetheless -- especially against a 49ers defense that ranks 31st against fantasy receivers. Gabriel ranks as our WR34 for Week 15.