4 Atlanta Falcons the Las Vegas Raiders should worry about in Week 12

By Brad Weiss | Nov 28, 2020

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons turns to hand the ball off to a running back against the Oakland Raiders in the first haft of their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 18, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Matt Ryan to Calvin Ridley is a special combination in 2020 Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

4 Atlanta Falcons the Las Vegas Raiders should worry about in Week 12

Offense, Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley

Matt Ryan is still a very capable NFL quarterback, and he is having another solid season under center for the Atlanta Falcons. He is completing over 65 percent of his passes, is averaging over 300 yards per game, and has a two-to-one touchdown-to-interception ratio for a three-win Falcons team.

Ryan has had to deal with the fact that Julio Jones has been a bit banged up this season, but he has found an absolute star-in-the-making in third-year wideout Calvin Ridley. Since being drafted out of Alabama, Ridley has been a constant contributor for the Falcons but is now becoming one of those players who will be a part of the long-term solution Atlanta.

While Jones is the bigger name, it has been Ridley that has been Ryan’s favorite target this season, as he leads the team in that department, as well as receiving yards, receptions, and receiving touchdowns. Expect them to hook up often this Sunday, especially with so many other key players out.

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