Luke Stocker TE FA Wed 11/13/19 5:49 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker appears to have sustained a knee injury during Sunday's win over the Saints, during which he played 31 snaps on offense (39 percent) but was not targeted. With Austin Hooper (knee) nursing a sprained MCL and expected to miss some time, Stocker is a candidate to play an expanded role on offense alongside Jaeden Graham if healthy.
Luke Stocker TE FA Mon 9/30/19 12:00 AM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker was targeted once but did not record a catch during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
It appeared that the veteran tight end may have been trending towards a peripheral passing-downs role, but his Week 4 involvement suggests that his four catches over Atlanta's preceding two games were a mirage. Stocker fielded at least 30 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps in each of the team's first three games of the season, but it doesn't so far appear that he will significantly improve upon his career-best marks of 15 receptions, 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns, as he continues to serve mostly as a run and pass-blocking specialist.
Luke Stocker TE FA Sun 9/22/19 11:08 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker caught three of four targets for a total of 12 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
The three-catch performance for Stocker marks his greatest output in the category since Week 15 of the 2015 season. For context, that was two teams ago for Stocker, as he was playing for the Buccaneers at the time, and his opponent that day, the Rams, were still playing in St. Louis. He is not likely to get the requisite passing game involvement to be a viable weekly fantasy starter, but if there's any week Stocker has a chance to fall into the end zone it may be in Week 4 against his former team, Tennessee. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has three touchdown passes in each of his past two outings, and the Titans have allowed a tight end touchdown catch in three straight games to begin 2019.
Luke Stocker TE FA Thu 9/19/19 6:47 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker was limited in practice Wednesday due to a foot issue, but he now appears back to full health. The veteran tight end is set to play his usual depth role behind Austin Hooper during Sunday's tilt against the Colts.
Luke Stocker TE FA Wed 9/18/19 6:14 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker had just one target in Sunday's win over the Eagles, and it's unclear exactly when he suffered the foot injury. The fact that he was just limited Wednesday indicates that it's likely not anything serious, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.
Luke Stocker TE FA Wed 9/18/19 12:21 AM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker gained four yards on his lone target of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker was an interesting offseason pickup given his familiarity with offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's scheme, but two targets through two games is somewhat predictable given how many weapons Atlanta has on offense. Despite those weapons, Atlanta has struggled a bit to start the season, the product of five Matt Ryan interceptions to go with five sacks. When Atlanta is humming, Stocker might be able to steal a touchdown or two in the red zone, but it'll be tough getting much going in Week 3 against the Colts.
Luke Stocker TE FA Mon 9/9/19 4:14 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker did not record a reception during Sunday's 28-12 loss to Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old tight end made his debut regular-season appearance for Atlanta on Sunday, and fielded 28 percent of his team's offensive snaps. It will go down in the box score that he received an end-zone target, but it appeared quarterback Matt Ryan may have been attempting to launch the ball out of the back of the end zone and underthrew it, resulting in the second interception of the day for Anthony Harris. Stocker will continue to serve primarily as a blocking reinforcement in two tight-end sets when the Falcons host Philadelphia and its thus far bottom-five pass defense.
Luke Stocker TE FA Sat 8/31/19 12:02 AM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker did not play in Thursday's 31-12 preseason win against the Jaguars.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker fielded 15.2 percent of the team's offensive snaps in three preseason appearances but did not record a reception. With Logan Paulsen having been released Friday, Stocker remains well situated to become the Falcons' No. 2 tight end behind 2018 Pro Bowler Austin Hooper. He's projected to serve as more of a blocking reinforcement, while 23-year-old Jaeden Graham may be more of a part-time passing-downs specialist if capable of making the 53-man roster.
Luke Stocker TE FA Thu 3/14/19 12:01 PM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker signed an undisclosed contract with the Falcons on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Following a slew of injuries in Tennessee, Stocker got a chance to perform, catching 15 of 21 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown in 2018. With his new team, the 30-year-old will likely slot in behind Austin Hooper on the depth chart.
Luke Stocker TE FA Mon 12/31/18 7:39 AM
Luke Stocker
TE FA
Stocker hauled in one of his two targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker briefly exited the game early on, but re-entered and hauled in a 22-yard score late in the third quarter to bring the Titans within seven points. Despite the absence of both Jonnu Smith (knee) and Delanie Walker (ankle), Stocker saw more than two targets on only one occasion throughout the season. Considering that he was unable to emerge as a pass-catching threat among the crowd of mediocrity at the position, there is little fantasy intrigue for Stocker looking ahead to the 2019 season.