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Dario Saric Ryan Schraeder Jersey 2019 , two beloved Philly favorites with prominent roles, for Jimmy Butler to prove that they were ready to win right now. It was time to speed up The Process. And in just his third game with the team, he showed what management was talking about.Butler had an up-and-down game in which he failed to help contain Kemba Walker, who went off for 60 points. But in the final 20 seconds of overtime, he took over. He may have off nights like this one, but when the game is within his grasp, Butler’s established himself as a star unafraid to save the day.Here’s the two plays Butler made to beat the Hornets, 122-119, that few others in the league can make, especially in succession.1. Butler saved the day on defenseThe first incredible play from Butler saw the two-time All-Defense First Team player block Walker’s attempt at the rim Black Julio Jones Jersey , catch the rebound and throw it behind his head as he fell out of bounds. The guts to leap for a swat coupled with the vision to save the rebound were vintage Butler.Had Walker sunk the shot — or had Butler beemn whistled for a foul — this could’ve been the game.2. Butler wins at the buzzerAfter a sloppy end of the fourth quarter and overtime for both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, it was Butler who took control of the final possession of the game. (He’d done the same in regulation but clanked a deep-two off the back of the rim.) But Butler is fearless, he sees past the misses.With just .3 seconds to spare, he stepped back and drained a game-winning three on Dwayne Bacon’s grill. That’s a shot few can make especially considering the stakes. Jimmy Butler’s the type of superstar unafraid to come up big in the clutch, and the only ball-handler Philly has who can pull up at the buzzer.The Sixers are really loving the Butler addition, and that’s importantWith the game on the line, J.J. Redick, the team’s best veteran, baited Butler into taking the final shot. “I bet you won’t call game on them,” Redick said Julio Jones Jersey 2019 , according to Butler.That type of camaraderie isn’t always felt so soon, and Butler’s rep is stained. So that line alone is important. Adding another superstar into the mix is never easy, but so far, so good for the Sixers. Philadelphia’s coming together. HOOOOOOOOOOOOOP" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕What kind of numbers will Falcons TE Austin Hooper put up in 2019?New,11commentsHOOOOOOOOOOOOOPEDTShareTweetShareShareWhat kind of numbers will Falcons TE Austin Hooper put up in 2019?Coming off a 2018 season which earned Austin Hooper a Pro Bowl invite, we ask, what will his numbers look like in 2019? It’s still pretty early, but we’ll dive into what they could possibly look like this upcoming season for the young Falcons’ tight end. Targets and ReceptionsThe Falcons have one of the better offenses in the NFL, there’s no denying that. The issue for Hooper is this: How often will he get the ball? For what it’s worth, Hooper’s target share has risen in each of his three seasons. In 2016 he had 27 targets Black Devonta Freeman Jersey , 2017 he had 65 targets and in 2018 he had 88 targets. This number should, in theory, continue to grow. He’s not the first option for quarterback Matt Ryan, but he’s still a quality option that will be on the field for most of the Falcons offensive possessions. I’ll list the name of tight ends who had more receptions than Austin Hooper in 2018: Zach Ertz, Travis Kelce, and George Kittle. If you noticed, those are all elite-level tight ends who are typically their team’s best receiving option. Hooper is right up there with them, and with the increase in targets has (obviously) come an increase in receptions. In 2016 Hooper had 19 catches, 49 catches in 2017 and 71 catches in 2018. As long as the Falcons don’t go run heavy in 2019, there’s still room to grow here. My prediction: 107 targets Devonta Freeman Jersey 2019 , 91 receptionsReceiving Yards and TouchdownsLike everything else, Austin Hooper’s receiving yards have continued to increase with each season. Last year, Hooper had 660 receiving yards which equates to 41.3 yards per game. If the trend continues where his reception volume increases, his yardage will obviously as well. One area which has remained practically constant with Hooper is his receiving touchdowns. In each of his first two seasons Hooper caught three touchdown passes and in 2018 he caught four. Personally, I think this will be a statement year for Austin Hooper, so don’t be surprised if he doubles his touchdown production from last season. The Falcons have enough targets that are hard to stop, and Hooper has always had the toolkit to succeed in the red zone. My Prediction: 873 receiving yards, 8 touchdownsOutlookAll of the above adds to a final stat line that looks like this:107 targets, 91 receptions, 873 receiving yards and 8 touchdownsWhen you consider where the tight end position is nationally Black Matt Ryan Jersey , those numbers would put the league on notice of how good Austin Hooper can be and is. The Falcons hired Dirk Koetter this offseason, but they also hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE coach Ben Steele as an offensive assistant. Tampa had one of the best tight end groups in the NFL last year, with Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard combining for 11 touchdowns in 2018. With Koetter, Steele, and Mike Mularkey on board, Hooper should be primed for a great season. What are your predictions for Austin Hooper’s 2019 season?