The Facts: In nine NFL seasons, Patterson has played for five teams and been an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler for two of them. His special teams talents have translated to wherever he's gone, but it was with the Falcons under HC Arthur Smith that his offensive potential finally prospered. Coming off a career season offensively, Patterson continues to make it known that Atlanta is where he wants to be and where he wants to stay. "When you get somewhere, Atlanta feels like home, so why not retire here and end my career here?" Patterson said.

Diehards Line:The numbers are on Patterson's side as he emerged from the 2021 season with career highs of 11 total touchdowns, 618 yards rushing and 548 yards receiving. His statistics are all the more impressive when considering he was hampered by an ankle injury. Falcons owner Arthur Blank has already publicly supported a Patterson return, but it's never that easy, as Atlanta is roughly $7 million over the salary cap. Patterson, 30, played four seasons with the Vikings to start his career before single years with the Raiders and Patriots prior to a two-year stint with the Bears. He was twice named to the Pro Bowl and as an All-Pro in Minnesota and Chicago. Moving on is just a reality he knows well. But in Smith's offense he's found the best fit yet. It's a role fantasy managers would like to seem him continue.