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vs. CHI: #24 vs opposing DL - 17.00 FPA
Bye Week10Rank18% Rostered-% Change-WK 2 Pts3.00WK 3 Proj. Pts2.89
2020 Fantasy Stats
   ScoreFantasy
WkOppResultsDef 2pt RetPts
1SEA
Loss, 25-38
-6.00
2@DAL
Loss, 39-40
-3.00
3CHI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
4@GB
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
5CAR
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
6@MIN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
7DET
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
8@CAR
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
9DEN
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
10Bye  -0.00
11@NO
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
12LV
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
13NO
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
14@LAC
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-0.00
15TB
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
16@KC
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
17@TB
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-0.00
2020 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1SEA,
L 25-38
21---6.00
2@DAL,
L 39-40
3----3.00
3CHI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
4@GB,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
5CAR,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
6@MIN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
7DET,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
8@CAR,
Thu 5:20 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
9DEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@NO,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
12LV,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
13NO,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
14@LAC,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
15TB,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
16@KC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17@TB,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
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News

  • Injury shouldn't be serious

    Coach Dan Quinn doesn't believe McKinley (groin) has a serious injury, Tori McElhaney of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: While McKinley isn't expected to be out long term, Quinn stopped short of saying the DE would be ready for Week 3 versus the Bears. Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and Allen Bailey rotated in McKinley's stead and would likely serve in similar roles if McKinley is forced to miss any time.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    McKinley (groin) limped off the field during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Cowboys and his return is questionable, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: McKinley had been looking like a man on a mission through the first four and a half quarters of 2020, registering seven QB hits and one sack after the Falcons turned down the edge rusher's fifth-year option in April. Early in Week 2 he pulled up while rushing Dak Prescott, and he has yet to reappear on the field. If the 24-year-old is unable to return Week 2, veteran defensive end Allen Bailey will see an uptick in usage.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Kicks off contract year with sack

    McKinley collected five tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass deflection and one sack during Sunday's 38-25 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: The fourth-year edge rusher enjoyed a comprehensively dominant performance, as he also racked up an incredible six QB hits on Russell Wilson during the contest. McKinley certainly knows how to get to the quarterback, as evidenced by his 28 QB hits the past two seasons, but the key to unlocking a lucrative free-agent deal will be closing on those opportunities in 2020. Better yet, if McKinley can consistently become a presence in defending opposing ground attacks as he was Sunday, he has the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 7:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in limited Sunday session

    McKinley took part in individual work but sat out team drills during Sunday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old's restricted workload does not appear directly related to a recent injury, but the decision is instead said to be a concerted effort to keep McKinley fresh coming off of his January shoulder surgery. McKinley is a key component to the Falcons' hopes of improving upon a 31st-place finish in team sacks, which may have led to the coaching staff's decision. He now joins Todd Gurley and Alex Mack as veterans who have so far had their workloads occasionally limited in camp for the…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lighter going into year four

    McKinley has lightened his build over the offseason to better utilize his speed off the edge, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 first-round pick showed flashes of brilliance during the early stages of his Falcons tenure, registering 15 sacks across the first 33 regular-season and postseason outings of his career. During a make-or-break 2019, however, McKinley struggled with an ever-lingering shoulder injury and only registered 3.5 sacks across 14 appearances. McKinley had his fifth-year option declined by the team in April as a result, providing ample financial incentive for the 24-year-old as he enters a…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Entering contract year

    McKinley (shoulder) will be looking to submit a strong season as he enters a contract year after the Falcons declined his fifth-year option for 2021 in the spring, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old landed on injured reserve with the shoulder injury in December and underwent surgery a month later, finishing the season with 29 total tackles and 3.5 sacks in 14 games. The 2017 first-round pick hasn't been overly impressive through his first three seasons, so it's not a major surprise the Falcons didn't want to commit to a $10.1 million price tag for him in 2021. However, a strong 2020 campaign could set McKinley up nicely heading into free agency.

    Published: Wed, Jun 24 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fifth-year option declined

    McKinley (shoulder) confirmed Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that the Falcons declined his fifth-year team option for 2021.

    Analysis: The fifth-year option was projected to be worth around $10.1 million, and the Falcons weren't willing to pay that price for a defensive end who has been a solid, but unspectacular contributor during his first three seasons in the NFL. After tallying a career-high seven sacks in 2018, the Falcons were hopeful McKinley would take another leap in 2019, but he turned in exactly half of that sack total from the year before. McKinley will become an unrestricted free agent following the 2020 season.

    Published: Wed, Apr 29 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Progressing from shoulder surgery

    Coach Dan Quinn expects McKinley (shoulder) to make a full recovery from January surgery before the start of the 2020 season, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: McKinley was placed on injured reserve in mid-December, missing the final two games of his third pro season and finishing the year with a career-low 3.5 sacks. He did have seven tackles for loss and 13 QB hits, but it was nonetheless disappointing production from the 26th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old pass rusher should have a starting job in 2020, bookending prized offseason acquisition Dante Fowler.

    Published: Mon, Apr 20 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes shoulder surgery

    McKinley underwent successful surgery Tuesday on his left shoulder, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: This is McKinley's second shoulder surgery; he had a procedure in the spring of 2017 before being drafted in the first round by the Falcons that year. The 24-year-old defensive end posted a career-high 29 tackles to go with 3.5 sacks over 14 games in 2019. McKinley is expected to be back to full strength for training camp, but it's unclear if he'll miss any of the offseason program.

    Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • May need surgery

    Coach Dan Quinn said McKinley may need shoulder surgery, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: McKinley was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, so he's done for the season. However, if he indeed needs surgery, Quinn relayed that McKinley's offseason program will be affected. The details for his recovery should be more clear if McKinley goes under the knife. The UCLA product will be under contract in 2020 and the team has a 2021 option as well.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 11:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    McKinley (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: The move was expected after the team had already announced McKinley would miss the final two games of the season. Austin Larkin was added to the active roster to replace the UCLA product.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers season-ending injury

    McKinley (shoulder) won't play in the final two games of the year, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 first-round pick left early from Week 15's win over the 49ers, and coach Dan Quinn has decided to shut him down for the season. McKinley finishes the season with 29 tackles and 3.5 sacks, and he may be placed on IR to free up a roster spot over the last two weeks.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers shoulder injury

    McKinley exited Sunday's game at San Francisco due to a shoulder injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: McKinley made one tackle before sustaining the injury during the first half. Adrian Clayborn should see increased defensive snaps during his absence

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up two sacks

    McKinley tallied five total tackles and two sacks during Sunday's 40-20 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old edge rusher accounted for 15 sacks across his first 33 career games, but through Week 9 of this year, he'd managed just a half-sack. McKinley has picked up his production substantially thus far in the latter half of 2019, logging three sacks, four QB hits and three tackles for loss over the past four weeks. He and the Falcons' pass rush face more of a challenge in Week 15, however, going up against a 49ers offensive line that's tied for the 11th-fewest sacks allowed in the…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • All set for TNF

    McKinley (shoulder) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus the Saints.

    Analysis: After practicing on a limited basis earlier this week, McKinley appears fully recovered from what had been a lingering shoulder injury. In 11 games this season, the defensive end has posted 22 tackles, including 1.5 sacks.

    Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited on injury report

    McKinley (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: The third-year edge rusher endured a quiet afternoon Sunday against the Buccaneers, as McKinley played on 13 defensive snaps with zero recorded tackles. Atlanta's front seven was blanked in the sack department and McKinley's struggles in getting after the quarterback continued, as he has just 1.5 sacks in 12 appearances this season. He's seemingly saddled with a lingering shoulder injury as the Falcons defense prepares to take on a Saints offensive line that ranks top seven in the NFL with 21…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 8:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially active

    McKinley (shoulder) is active for Atlanta's Week 12 matchup against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: McKinley suffered the injury in the team's Week 11 contest and did not log any practice time this week. Despite that, he'll be ready to go Week 12 and will be looking to record a sack for the second straight game.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending in right direction

    McKinley (shoulder) is expected to play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The 2017 first-round pick suffered the shoulder injury during last week's game and didn't log any practice time this week. If he's healthy enough to suit up, McKinley will be looking to notch his second consecutive game with a sack. Official word on McKinley's availability will arrive around an hour and a half before kickoff when inactives are released.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 6:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

    McKinley (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: McKinley is nursing a shoulder injury sustained during the second quarter of Week 11's win over the Panthers, during which he managed to retake the field after halftime. He kicked off the week with back-to-back absences from practice, however, making it unclear whether he'll manage to play through the issue against the Buccaneers on Sunday. With Adrian Clayborn (groin) also nursing an injury, Allen Bailey could play an increased role on defense if McKinley were forced to miss any time.

    Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out another practice

    McKinley (shoulder) was unable to participate during Thursday's practice session, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old edge rusher had accumulated 13 sacks in 31 career regular-season contests coming into 2019, but through Week 10 of this year, he had just half a sack on 446 defensive snaps. Sunday against the Panthers, McKinley took down Kyle Allen on a third-down play to force a Carolina punt -- and subsequent Kenjon Barner return for touchdown -- but he was injured while recording the sack and had to be evaluated by trainers. McKinley was able to return after halftime Sunday, but a second…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-participant Wednesday

    McKinley (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: McKinley exited this past Sunday's win over the Panthers to tend to a shoulder issue, but he returned after a short stint on the sidelines. The 2017 first-round pick still was held to a season-low 26 defensive snaps, and he's feeling the effects of the injury now. His status for Week 12's matchup against the Buccaneers is uncertain.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ties career high in tackles

    McKinley logged two tackles (one solo) and a sack in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: McKinley briefly departed the game with a shoulder injury but was able to return. He ended up seeing about half his usual allotment of snaps as a result, playing just 26. The 23-year-old also tied his career-highs in tackles (22) and solo tackles (15) with the effort, but, with just 1.5 sacks on the year, is well off the pace of the previous two seasons, when he ended up with at least six sacks.

    Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back after halftime

    McKinley (shoulder) returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Analysis: McKinley was hurt in the second quarter, and the team's halftime evaluations deemed him healthy enough to return. The third-year pro will continue manning starter's reps, as he looks to pressure Kyle Allen and stymie Christian McCaffrey.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Departs with shoulder issue

    McKinley was forced out of Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Analysis: McKinley's an integral part of the Falcons' defensive front, as he consistently logs over a 70-percent snap share. This increased usage puts the third-year pro on track for a career high in tackles, as he already has 20 on the year. If McKinley doesn't return to this contest, expect Adrian Clayborn and Allen Bailey to both see an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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