Arizona Cardinals receiving core near NFC top

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 15: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after making a reception during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The Falcons defeated the 49ers 29-22. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /

4. Atlanta Falcons

Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Laquon Treadwell

Once again, it comes down to health. If these top three Falcons receivers are healthy, they are a tough trio to stop.

Jones has the hands, Ridley and Treadwell speed. If quarterback Matt Ryan is on target with them consistently, the Falcons are a tough team to beat.

Jones’ numbers dropped off a bit in 2019 from his extraordinary 2018 season when he lead the NFL in receiving yards at 1,677. He had 99 receptions last year, down from 113 in ’18.

If 99 receptions is considered ‘down’, well, sign me up. Ridley followed up a ’18 campaign and 64 receptions with 63 last season. Treadwell comes over from the Minnesota Vikings. He only had nine receptions last season but 35 in ’18.

Treadwell should definitely get more targets from Ryan this upcoming season. He may be able to take some heat off Jones and Ridley.

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