Falcons | Calvin Ridley erupted after Mohamed Sanu trade

Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley was on track for 66 catches for 853 yards and nine touchdowns on 101 targets prior to the Falcons trading Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots following a Week 7 loss. Over his final six games and before succumbing to an abdomen injury that ended his season prior to Week 15, Ridley’s 16-game pace over the final six contests was 91 receptions for 1,315 yards and eight touchdowns on 131 targets.

Footballguys View: Ridley’s touchdown rate is among the highest in the NFL over the past two seasons. We’ll see how TE Hayden Hurst works into the passing game this year as the Falcons picked him up to replace Austin Hooper. Ridley could be in for career-best numbers in 2020 and might surpass 1,000 yards receiving for the first time in his pro career.