Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez was a non-factor in Saturday night's game against the Detroit Lions. Even though Matt Ryan exploded for four touchdowns, Gonzalez finished the game with only one receptions for 9 yards.
Tony Gonzalez comes out flat in fantasy finale
Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez was a non-factor in Week 16. We breakdown the fantasy implications.
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He also failed to find the end zone, as the Falcons wide receivers stole the show. Regardless, the team came out with a big win, clinching a 1st-round bye.
Fantasy Analysis: Tony Gonzalez has been an excellent fantasy option this season, but bombed out in his season finale. With only 9 yards on the day, Gonzalez’s no-show performance is going to leave a hole for fantasy owners in the championship.
This is always a risk when starting Falcons players, but Gonzalez has been pretty solid.
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