Patterson had a magical run as a converted running back with the Falcons in 2021 and was even a consistent Fantasy football asset for that stretch, but injuries and the emergence of Allgeier made him less Fantasy relevant in 2022. Patterson finished as a top-four running back twice in 2022 but both times came in the first three weeks. With Bijan Robinson in the mix and Tyler Allgeier entering Year 2, Patterson feels more like a gadget addition to the offense that won't find anywhere near the volume needed to be a weekly asset.
Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Small part of offense
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Patterson rushed five times for 11 yards and caught one of two targets for six yards during Sunday's 13-8 win over the Jets.
Five of Patterson's six touches came in the first half, and his lone second-half touch went for negative-one yard. The veteran fumbled his final touch of the first half out of bounds, so his lack of ball security may have played a part in his limited role down the stretch. Either way, Patterson's fantasy value remains limited as long as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Makes impact with limited work
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Patterson rushed eight times for 43 yards during Sunday's 24-15 win over the Saints. He also returned two kickoffs for 43 yards.
Patterson's eight touches were his most since Week 7, when he rushed 10 times for 56 yards with Bijan Robinson limited by an illness. The veteran was on the field for only 16 offensive snaps Sunday, which makes his modest production even more impressive. The majority of Patterson's production came in the second quarter, as he finished the period with four carries for 32 yards. The Falcons rushed 41 times compared to just 21 pass attempts, and Patterson was third in rushing attempts behind Robinson (16) and Tyler Allgeier (10). While it was encouraging to see Patterson more involved offensively, his fantasy value remains limited as long as Robinson and Allgeier are healthy.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Modest role in loss
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Patterson rushed three times for 13 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards during Sunday's 25-23 loss to Arizona.
Patterson's five offensive touches were the second most he's garnered this season and the most he's seen when both Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy. Atlanta leaned heavily on the run Sunday, as Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) and Desmond Ridder combined to throw for less than 100 yards during the loss. While Patterson's increased workload is something to note, the veteran still isn't handling a large enough role to warrant attention in standard fantasy leagues.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not bothered by ankle
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Patterson was held out of Wednesday's practice for rest purposes rather than because of an ankle injury, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Patterson briefly left Sunday's loss against the Vikings due to an ankle issue but was able to return and finish out the game in his usual role as the Falcons' No. 3 running back and kickoff returner. His absence from practice Wednesday apparently isn't indicative of any issue with the ankle and is just a matter of the Falcons resting one of their elder statesmen). As such, Patterson should be fine for his usual small role on offense this Sunday at Arizona.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Not practicing
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Patterson (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Patterson rejoined Sunday's 31-28 loss to Minnesota after leaving with an ankle injury, but he may be dealing with some swelling, given that he sat out Atlanta's first Week 10 practice. He's merely served as the No. 3 running back this season, so a potential absence for Sunday's game at Arizona wouldn't have much impact on head coach Arthur Smith's game plan.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Meager role in loss
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Patterson (ankle) rushed one time for zero yards and caught his only target for three yards during Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Vikings.
Patterson saw two touches, including on the second play of the game, in the first half before leaving with an ankle injury. The veteran was cleared to take the field to start the second half, but his role remained meager. Patterson had a fourth-down conversion and a nine-yard run in the second half negated by penalties, but those were his only opportunities after returning to action. It's clear the Falcons have a few plays designed specifically for Patterson every week, but as long as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy, Patterson will likely be limited to kick-return and gadget duties.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Returns for second half
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Patterson (ankle) returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings for the start of the second half, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Deemed questionable to return to the game after sustaining an ankle injury in the first half, Patterson was back deep for the Falcons' first kickoff return of the third quarter following a Vikings field goal on the prior possession. Patterson looks like he'll be able to serve as the Falcons' kickoff man for the rest of the day, but expect him to continue to handle only a light role on offense.
Patterson was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with an ankle injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Prior to exiting the contest, Patterson carried once for zero yards and caught his only target for three yards. With Mack Hollins also having sustained an ankle injury Sunday, the Falcons -- who were already without Drake London (groin) -- are now seeing their depth on offense being taxed in Week 9.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Two rushing attempts in loss
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Patterson rushed two times for seven yards during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Titans.
With Bijan Robinson (illness) back to full strength, Patterson reverted to a gadget piece. Despite solid production the last two years, it appears Patterson won't have fantasy value as long as Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy this season.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Tops 50 yards with Robinson unwell
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Patterson rushed 10 times for 56 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Buccaneers. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.
Patterson came into the game with just three touches on the season after producing 1,983 scrimmage yards and 19 offensive touchdowns over the previous two campaigns. Rookie lead back Bijan Robinson didn't feel well, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, and with Robinson limited to just one touch, both Tyler Allgeier (21 carries for 59 yards) and Patterson set season highs in rushing attempts. Patterson was far more efficient than Allgeier, and it's possible that this strong outing could earn the 32-year-old playmaker a larger role in Week 8 against the Titans and beyond.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Plays 10 offensive snaps
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Patterson caught his only target for six yards and rushed once for zero yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
Patterson made his season debut in Week 4 but played just one offensive snap. His workload increased to five offensive snaps in Week 5, when he secured his lone target for seven yards while also returning a kickoff for 35 yards. The veteran's snap count rose again in Week 6, but his production remained limited. As long as Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are healthy, Patterson will likely be relegated to a gadget role and won't have much fantasy value.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Plays five offensive snaps
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Patterson caught his lone target for seven yards during Sunday's 21-19 win over the Texans. He also returned one kickoff for 35 yards.
Patterson, who was sidelined with a thigh injury to begin 2023, made his season debut in Week 4, but he played just one offensive snap. The veteran's role slightly increased versus Houston, and he garnered his first touch of the season, but it appears he's still working his way back to game speed. While the offensive production was modest, Patterson did make a splash on special teams, and he figures to get more kick-return opportunities moving forward now that his offensive workload is reduced with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier leading the backfield.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited in season debut
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Patterson (thigh) didn't record any counting stats across seven snaps (one offensive) during Sunday's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville.
After missing the first three games of the season due to a thigh injury, Patterson was cleared to suit up Sunday but played primarily on special teams. Head coach Arthur Smith said the running back was limited mainly due to how the game unfolded. Patterson is expected to fill the "Joker" role on offense, and Smith noted that there were a few things planned for him versus the Jaguars. However, the coach opted to be cautious with the veteran, who's still working his way back into game shape. "You get a healthy [Patterson] out there, that can certainly help our offense," Smith said, per Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Cleared for season debut
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Patterson (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.
Patterson will get the chance to make his 2023 debut after missing the Falcons' first three games while recovering from a thigh injury. Though he opened the 2022 campaign as the Falcons' starting running back, Patterson finds himself third on the depth chart this season behind standout first-round pick Bijan Robinson and second-year back Tyler Allgeier, who cleared 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie. As a result, the 32-year-old Patterson may not see much involvement on the ground in Week 4, but he's expected to step in as the Falcons' top kick returner while also filling a versatile "Joker" role on offense that could result in him lining up out of the backfield and as a receiver. It's unclear what kind of snap or touch count Patterson can expect Sunday.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Questionable for Sunday
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Patterson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Patterson hasn't yet played this season, but he logged a pair of limited practices ahead of the Falcons' Week 4 tilt. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in London, but Atlanta doesn't need to rush him along before he's fully healthy, with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier both performing well early in the season.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Another limited session
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Patterson (thigh) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Patterson maintained his activity level for a second straight day as he continues to be plagued by the thigh issue that has followed him since mid-August. The Falcons backfield is in good hands with the young duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, so the team may be exercising caution with Patterson to ensure he's 100 percent before getting him involved in the offense. Patterson is still waiting to make his season debut.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Limited Wednesday
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Patterson (thigh) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Patterson has been tending to a thigh issue since mid-August, which has caused him to miss the first three games of the campaign. It's unclear what kind of role he can expect once he's able to suit up in a backfield that boasts a formidable one-two punch in Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Before he'll have a chance to contribute to the Atlanta offense in any capacity, Patterson will need to completely move past the thigh concern.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Questionable for Sunday
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Patterson (thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit.
Patterson wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday but then missed practice Thursday and was limited Friday. He was removed from the report last week before being inactive for a win over Green Bay, with his absence from the lineup possibly having more to do with the Falcons not needing him than his health. Whatever the case, Patterson apparently is bothered by his thigh again and now appears uncertain to play Week 3 for multiple reasons.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: DNP on Thursday
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Patterson (thigh) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Patterson has been tending to a thigh injury since mid-August that sidelined him for the first two games of the campaign. Still, he avoided the Falcons' first Week 3 practice report entirely Wednesday before popping up Thursday as a DNP. There's no telling if Patterson suffered a setback with the aforementioned health concern, but his status now will be one to watch as the week goes on. If Patterson isn't able to suit up Sunday at Detroit, Atlanta will continue to deploy Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier out of its backfield.
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Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson: Gets back to full participation
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Patterson (thigh) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Patterson was sidelined from around mid-August until last Wednesday due to a soft-tissue injury that the Falcons' Week 1 practice report later revealed as a thigh issue. He was a limited participant in all three sessions last week before being listed as questionable and then ultimately hitting the inactive list for this past Sunday's game against the Panthers. With an uncapped practice under his belt, Patterson should be set to handle his "Joker" role in Atlanta's offense, which will see him working all over the formation.
