Atlanta Falcons second-year receiver Russell Gage has answered those questions.
Since the Atlanta Falcons provided Gage a bigger role in the offense, starting with the matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, Gage has caught 26 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. He has proven over this five-game stretch that he has what it takes to become the third option at wide receiver for Matt Ryan.
Before Sanu was traded, Gage saw very limited playtime. There were many games where he didn’t even record a reception. Last season, he only recorded six receptions for 63 yards in five games.