Normally when a team loses its top wide receiver to an injury, the panic level inside the locker room begins to see an increase. But this is not the case with the Atlanta Falcons, as they will be taking the field this weekend without their top pass catcher in Julio Jones.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 15: Taylor Gabriel looking to stay hot
Atlanta’s wide receiver has been on a scoring spree recently. We explore the fantasy implications.
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Thanks to the recent play of fellow wide receiver Taylor Gabriel, the Falcons should not be concerned at all about losing any offensive production this Sunday. Gabriel has been on fire lately, scoring six touchdowns in his last six games.
Fantasy Impact: With Jones now officially out for Atlanta’s game this week against the San Francisco 49ers, Gabriel should see an increase in passes thrown his way.
This season, the 49ers’ defense is giving up the third most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers. Their 20 total touchdowns allowed to the position group this year are tied for the most in the NFL through 14 weeks.
Based on his recent production and his matchup, starting Gabriel this week should be a no-brainer for fantasy owners.
