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Julio Jones caught seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the Browns.

Jones was tied for a team-high 11 targets and found the end zone for the second time in as many games, but it was a disappointing loss for the Falcons in Cleveland. Fantasy owners will hope the touchdown streak continues for Julio next week against the Cowboys—who have previously been torched by the superstar receiver—but Byron Jones could change things at one of the cornerback spots. Still, Jones is obviously an elite play and needs to be in all lineups as a top-end WR1.

11/12/18 - 10:51 AM ET

Jordan Wilkins breaks long run in Week 10.

Wilkins received just one carry against the Jaguars, but he made it count by taking it 53 yards for the longest run by a Colt since Donald Brown in 2011. The rookie running back isn’t getting enough touches to be a fantasy option right now, so he’s just a dynasty-league hold.

11/12/18 - 10:50 AM ET

Calvin Ridley contained as Atlanta drops to 4-5.

Ridley caught three passes for 37 yards against the Browns, also adding a three-yard carry. It was disappointing in that the Falcons threw it 52 times, but Cleveland deserves credit for playing tough defense all afternoon. Ridley remains a low-end WR2/FLEX option for Week 11 against the Cowboys before a Thanksgiving Night matchup against the rival Saints.

11/12/18 - 10:47 AM ET

Andrew Luck throws three touchdowns in Colts’ win.

Luck was 21/29 for 285 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception against the Jaguars, and he again had an excellent connection with his tight ends, hitting Eric Ebron for two scores and Mo Alie-Cox for one score. The interception was off a deflection, so this was basically a flawless game from Indy’s franchise quarterback. Luck hit eight different receivers in the game, and the offensive line again did a great job in protection, allowing zero sacks. Luck has 21+ fantasy points in six straight games, and he remains a strong fantasy option next week even in a tough matchup against the Titans.

11/12/18 - 10:45 AM ET

Ito Smith handles eight touches in loss to the Browns.

Smith rushed four times for 11 yards, also adding four receptions for 15 yards. The rookie was bottled up behind Tevin Coleman (14 touches for 63 yards), as Atlanta aired it out 50+ times in a 28-16 defeat. Now 4-5, the Falcons have a huge game in Week 11 against Dallas, but Smith is just a decent FLEX option in a difficult matchup.

11/12/18 - 10:45 AM ET

Tevin Coleman contained as Atlanta drops to 4-5.

Coleman rushed 11 times for 44 yards, also adding three receptions (on five targets) for 19 yards. The Falcons probably abandoned the running game a little too early as they threw it 52 times against the Browns, who had been exploited by running backs over the past two weeks, but at least Coleman maintained a clear lead in the backfield over Ito Smith (eight touches for 26 yards). The explosive runner should bounce back next week against the Cowboys, but he will probably fall on the RB2 side of the RB1/RB2 borderline against a tough front.

11/12/18 - 10:43 AM ET

Matt Ryan, Falcons fall to 4-5 with loss against the Browns.

Ryan was 38/52 for 330 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, also adding three carries for 13 yards and two fumbles (one lost) in a 28-16 defeat. The Falcons were simply beat up front, as Cleveland ran the ball at will, while Atlanta was forced to air it out 50+ times to try to overcome a 28-10 deficit. Ryan connected with Julio Jones for another score, and Austin Hooper was able to find the end zone on an excellent individual effort late in the game, but the Falcons are now heading into the biggest five-day stretch of the season against the resurgent Cowboys and the 8-1 Saints. For next week, Ryan remains at least a solid QB1 back at home.

11/12/18 - 10:39 AM ET