Falcons TE Jacob Tamme (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game against the Texans. The little more than 3 targets per game he’s been averaging figure to go to the WRs more than backup TE Levine Toilolo.

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Falcons TE Jacob Tamme will head to training camp as the starter, according to insider Orlando Ledbetter.  He'll need to hold off Tony Moeaki and Levine Toilolo for the job.  Moeaki is the best athlete of the bunch but has never been able to stay healthy.  Toilolo, a better blocker than receiver, caught just 31 balls as Atlanta's starter last year.  Tamme has topped 20 catches just twice -- both with Peyton Manning -- and turned 30 in March.  There's not a ton of upside here, but he could emerge as a matchup option if he hangs on to the starting job.

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Per team insider D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons TE Levine Toilolo is coming off an undisclosed injury. Ledbetter also passed along word that the young TE hasn’t impressed in training camp. At 6’8, 265 pounds, Toilolo profiles as a plus blocker and red zone option. So it’s no surprise that Ledbetter says 30 receptions from him would be "awesome."  Our numbers come out a bit higher, but it’s clear that Toilolo will be a TD-dependent fantasy option this season.

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan likes what he's seen from TE Levine Toilolo this offseason.  "Levine's been in here for a couple weeks prior to us starting (voluntary workouts), and that's been a good thing for us," Ryan said. "I think he learned so much from Tony [Gonzalez], though, the past two years — just the way that he prepares, taking care of his body. I think Levine looks as good as he has since he's been here. I think he's put on a little bit of weight and put on weight in the right spot, which is good."  With Gonzo (supposedly) retired, Toilolo has a huge opportunity to emerge as Atlanta's lead TE in 2014.  He hauled in 11 of 14 targets last year and scored twice.  He's not nearly as athletic as Gonzalez but is a big-time red-zone threat at 6'8 and 265 pounds.  Toilolo has some sleeper appeal in 2014 fantasy drafts.

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