Former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley has had a strong impact on the receiving corps for the Atlanta Falcons since being drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.
In the Falcons contest against the Los Angeles Chargers, Ridley reeled in over a hundred yards and a touchdown that left many with their jaws on the floor.
In the first quarter, down a touchdown, Atlanta decided to partake in some trickery.
With quarterback Matt Ryan lined up as a wide receiver, the ball was snapped to wide receiver Russell Gage. Gage then held onto the ball, and when the defense was expecting a wildcat run, he threw the ball roughly 45 yards to Ridley for the touchdown.
The pass was beautiful by any standards, especially for a wide receiver. The catch was amazing, as Ridley had minimal separation and his hands extended out with the ball falling perfectly in between.
Epic WR Pass to Calvin Ridley 🚨
Russell Gage throws a LASER
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 13, 2020