Ray-Ray McCloud

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was quietly phased out of the offense in Week 1. Despite Darnell Mooney (shoulder) being a surprise inactive, McCloud caught just three of five targets for 51 yards in the Falcons' season-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCloud logged 72% of the snaps, which was a noticeable dip from his 86% snap share in 2024. He operated as the WR3 behind Drake London and second-year receiver Casey Washington, signaling a reduced role in the passing ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III set new career highs in targets (87), receptions (62), and yardage (686) in 2024, sailing past his previous career marks. However, with just a single touchdown reception, the 5-foot-9 receiver was primarily only viable in PPR leagues. With a low average depth of target (aDOT) of 6.77 yards, the 28-year-old relies on yards after the catch to pad his stats. He'll take on a Tampa Bay defense that was porous against the pass in 2024, and with ... [Read More]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III was limited to just 19 yards in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Giants, hauling in three of the four targets he saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. It wasn't a great day for fantasy for the Falcon wideouts in the young QBs first start as Atlanta leaned heavily on the rushing attack with the running backs logging 33 attempts in the contest. The sixth-year pro added one rush of his own for nine yards. Now, after a three-game stretch of ... [Read More]

As we roll into Week 14 (the final week of the fantasy football regular season in most leagues), it's crunch time for those difficult start/sit decisions. To make matters worse, we've got six teams on a bye this week, and our rosters are stretched thinner than ever.This week, we're taking a closer look at three wide receivers in fantasy football and which one you should play ahead of your Week 14 matchup.So, should you roll the dice on Xavier Legette, Parker Washington, or Ray-Ray McCloud III in... [Read More]

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team LeaguesPOSITIONAL VALUE: WR3ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III has eclipsed double-digit PPR points in back-to-back weeks and should be viewed as a WR3 this weekend when he faces the Carolina Panthers.Through the first three weeks of the campaign, McCloud averaged just three catches in each game with 37.0 yards. However, over the past two weeks, the 27-year-old has tallied six receptions in each game with 111 total yards. Ray Ray ... [Read More]