2014 Fantasy Football: 5 Atlanta Falcons Players to Draft

When called upon, Harry Douglas stepped up and filled in for the injured Jones. He had a career year in the process. He finished as the 33rd-best receiver with 106 fantasy points. He had 85 receptions and 1,067 receiving yards, but just two touchdowns. There have been mention of the Falcons moving to a 3-receiver set in response to Gonzalez's absence. This will allow Douglas to get more targets. He has more value in a deeper league.

Running back Steven Jackson missed four games with a hamstring injury. When he came back, he wasn't the same rusher he was with the St. Louis Rams. After eight straight seasons of over 1,000 yards, Jackson finished with 543 yards and six scores as a part of the worst rushing offense in the league. The Falcons plan to use Jacquizz Rodgers and rookie Devonta Freeman to relieve Jackson. He should be drafted as a low-end RB2, high-end RB3.

Veteran receiver Roddy White suffered a high ankle sprain during training camp. He played through it for most of the season and it affected the whole team. In 13 games, White hauled in 63 passes for 711 yards and three touchdowns. There is optimism as White, in five games, had 43 catches for 502 yards and two scores. However, at the age of 32, many shouldn't expect a big season from White. He should be drafted in Round 6 or 7.

The loss of Jones would deter the fantasy value of most, if not all, quarterbacks. Yet, Matt Ryan was able to finish 14th among quarterbacks in ESPN.com standard leagues. Douglas' enlarged role definitely helped Ryan and the Falcons. He still finished with over 4,500 yards. Gonzalez leaving will hurt as he was a staple in the offense over the last few years. Ryan is ranked 11th in preseason rankings, but could move into the top 10.

While healthy, Jones should be ranked as a top-five wide receiver. In his first two seasons, he caught 133 passes for 2,157 yards and 18 touchdowns. His third season was getting off to the right start. He already had 41 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns. He could have eclipsed 120 receptions and 1,700 yards. Hopefully for fantasy owners, Jones stays healthy and not be a waste of a second-round pick. He will not make it out of Round 3.