The Atlanta Falcons will have two of their best offensive weapons available to play in a heavyweight matchup against the still-undefeated Green Bay Packers. The receiving duo of superstar Julio Jones (hamstring) and third-year player Calvin Ridley (ankle) will both aim to contribute to snag the team's first win of the season, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
The Falcons are not to be underestimated even though they're still winless. They were able to hold their ground against a dominant Seattle Seahawks squad in Week 1 but ultimately ran out of time to lose, 38-25. Jones led with 157 receiving yards on nine receptions, while Ridley accounted for 130 yards on nine receptions along with two scored touchdowns for Atlanta.
The Falcons were then in control of their Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys, but they went on to blow a 19-point lead in a 40-39 nail-biting loss. Ridley emerged as the team's primary option during this game, chalking up 109 receiving yards on seven receptions along with two receiving touchdowns.
A scoreless fourth quarter doomed the Falcons in their Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears in a 30-26 loss. Ridley stepped up in Jones' absence and recorded 110 receiving yards on five receptions, but it wasn't enough in another blown game.
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will have his best weapons in his corner with both players suiting up for Monday Night Football. The Atlanta-based squad will aim to change the winless narrative and wield the upset ax in their Week 4 game against the Packers. Green Bay will be without Davante Adams.
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