Ray-Ray McCloud injury update: Should fantasy managers be concerned about Falcons WR for Fantasy Football Week 5?

Modified Oct 02, 2024 18:22 GMT

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Ray-Ray McCloud has been in the spotlight for the Atlanta Falcons ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The wideout is nursing an ankle injury and fantasy managers are keen to learn his status for Thursday night's game.

Ray-Ray McCloud injury report: What happened to Falcons WR?

At the time of writing, Ray-Ray McCloud has an unspecified status for Week 5 against the Buccaneers on Thursday night. However, he is expected to suit up for Atlanta's Week 5 game.

Nonetheless, fantasy managers should wait until the Falcons release their final injury report to find out whether McCloud will play on Thursday before deciding to pick him.

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McCloud was a limited participant in training on Monday and Tuesday. The Falcons will have their final practice of the week on Wednesday before giving the player a status for Week 5.

In four appearances this season, McCloud has recorded 163 yards on 15 receptions, but he hasn't scored a touchdown yet. Nonetheless, the wideout will want to end his scoring drought in Week 5. He has tallied 33.6 fantasy points, averaging 8.4 points per game.

McCloud signed for the Falcons this offseason. He is in his seventh year in the big league, having previously played for the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers.

NFL 2024 Week 5: How to watch Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers? TV channels and live stream details

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) Week 5 matchup will not be broadcast live on national TV. Locals in Tampa Bay and Atlanta can catch the game on Fox. However, fans nationwide can livestream the contest on Amazon Prime Video.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. EDT
TV channel: FOX 13 in Tampa Bay and FOX 5 in Atlanta
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia

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