Ray-Ray McCloud

As the Falcons' primary slot receiver, McCloud continued to operate as a top-four pass-catching option. He caught three passes on a ground-and-pound day for the offense, with his first reception coming on a deflection initially intended for Darnell Mooney. McCloud was also credited with a fumble in the second quarter, though the play controversially could have been ruled an incompletion or even downed after the catch. With a Week 7 matchup against the Seahawks, McCloud is a FLEX play only in deeper leagues.

With Kirk Cousins dropping back 62 times, McCloud posted season highs in targets and receptions. Both the No. 3 receiver and No. 3 overall weapon in the Falcons' passing game -- at least for now, Kyle Pitts could be awakening -- McCloud has established last-gasp PPR WR4 appeal with Cousins' attempts predictably increasing as he puts his achilles injury further in the rear-view mirror in his new home.

McCloud has been running nearly every route for the Falcons this year. His limited sessions were likely just maintenance for a high-volume player. He has at least 40 yards in three games but no more than 52 yards in a week. McCloud is a low-ceiling WR6 for his upcoming matchup with the Bucs.

McCloud, like Bijan Robinson, has logged two limited tags this week that were merely estimates of what would have happened if the Falcons practiced. McCloud isn't a recommended fantasy option for Week 5, but he could be an interesting DFS punt on Thursday if he's active.

The Falcons didn't log an official practice today as they prepare to face the Buccaneers on a short week on Thursday night. Monday's designation is only an estimation, but it isn't anything to be overly concerned about at this point. We'll see how the rest of the week progresses, but McCloud should be in good shape for Thursday, barring any setbacks.