Matt Ryan out for week 13

The Atlanta Falcons' playoff hopes hang by a thread with a 6-5 record. They hope that Chris Redman can keep that thread hanging this week with a win Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, because he's now their starting quarterback. Regular starter Matt Ryan has been declared out for the game due to the turf toe injury he suffered on his right foot during the team's week 12 game against Tampa Bay. Ryan injured his right big toe on the first series against the Buccaneers. Head coach Mike Smith would not speculate on Ryan's status beyond this week. The start will be Redman's first since 2007.

Fantasy Analysis:
Redman put up some pretty good numbers against the Bucs -- 243 yards, two touchdowns -- but a good portion of that was due to the team's lack of faith in its running game without Michael Turner. Thus, it decided to throw the ball on their final 21 plays from scrimmage. Ryan hasn't been very good at all lately, but I still trust him more than one good game from Redman. At least he made an effort to get the ball to Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez -- each had 13 targets Sunday. We'll see what happens against the Eagles, but I'm not optimistic. Ryan may return in week 14, but the turf toe could affect him for the rest of the season, especially when he goes to push off that right foot while throwing.

Source:
Associated Press

Players Involved:
TE Gonzalez, Tony, ATL
QB Redman, Chris, ATL
WR White, Roddy, ATL
QB Ryan, Matt, ATL

Team Involved:
ATL  

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