Falcons’ Justin Hardy: Remains involved in passing attack

Hardy collected two receptions for 24 yards during Monday’s 23-20 win against the Giants.

The crafty veteran now has five receptions on nine targets over Atlanta’s pass two games, after collecting just one catch on one target through the first five weeks of the season. Minor injuries to Mohamed Sanu (groin) and Calvin Ridley (ankle) have facilitated Hardy’s uptick in his offensive involvement of late. But so long as he keeps producing, Hardy has a chance to field between 15 and 25 snaps per game as a No. 4 or No. 5 option for the Falcons receiving corps. Following a Week 8 bye, Atlanta will take on Washington’s secondary, who’s allowing the 13th fewest passing yards per game.