*Austin Hooper – Noteworthy
TE Austin Hooper had nine catches for the second straight week. Hooper accounted for 71 yards and had a 9-yard touchdown.
Calvin Ridley – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Calvin Ridley left the game in the first quarter against Tampa Bay with an ankle injury and did not return. Coach Dan Quinn was hopeful that Ridley will be able to return against the Giants.
Damontae Kazee – Noteworthy
S Damontae Kazee intercepted a pass for the third straight game Sunday against Tampa Bay. That hasn’t happened since Kemal Ismael did it in 2014.
Ito Smith – Noteworthy
RB Ito Smith rushed for a touchdown for the third straight game, making him the first Atlanta rookie to accomplish the feat. He leads the team with three rushing touchdowns and is tied for second-most among rookies in the NFL.
Julio Jones – Noteworthy
WR Julio Jones had 10 receptions for 143 yards vs. Tampa Bay, his third 100-yard game of the season and 42nd of his career. Jones has 707 yards, which leads the NFL, but has yet to score a touchdown.
Matt Ryan – Noteworthy – Injury
QB Matt Ryan threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns against Tampa Bay. His touchdown pass to Tevin Coleman was the 274th of his career and surpassed Joe Montana for 16th on the NFL’s all-time list.