The Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their best wideouts this Sunday when they take on the New York Jets in London. Calvin Ridley isn't traveling overseas for this Week 5 matchup, via Adam Schefter:

We don't know what the reason is, but it could potentially be something family-related. Ridley been the Falcons' leading WR thus far, collecting 27 catches for 255 yards. However, he has just one touchdown. Atlanta hasn't exactly impressed, going 1-3. They've struggled on offense as well.

Aside from Ridley being out, receiver Russell Gage is also not making the trip to the UK due to an ankle injury, leaving Matt Ryan's options very limited:

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Rookie Kyle Pitts will likely be a primary target against the Jets, who just won their first game of the season in Week 4. Hayden Hurst will see an increased workload with Ridley and Gage out as well.

The Falcons released this statement on Ridley's absence:

“Due to a personal matter, Calvin Ridley will not travel to the Falcons game in London this weekend. We are in support of Calvin during this time and will respect his privacy on the matter.

While Calvin Ridley does remain Atlanta's top wideout, he hasn't exactly been as effective as in past years. I guess he's still adjusting to life without Julio Jones.