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Can Falcons rookie Calvin Ridley maintain record-setting pace?

ATLANTA -- Everyone knew how much talent Calvin Ridley had coming out of Alabama. The start of his rookie season simply verified just how dynamic the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver truly can be.

Ridley, the 26th overall pick, became the first rookie in NFL history to have six touchdown receptions in his first four games after his two-touchdown effort against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Ridley leads the NFL with his six touchdown receptions, one ahead of the Bengals' A.J. Green.

So as of right now, Ridley is on pace for 24 touchdown receptions through a 16-game season, which would set an NFL record.