Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
NFC South | 7-10-0
Avg PTS
18.88
Rank: 26th
Avg Yds
349.06
Rank: 17th
Avg PYds
222.06
Rank: 21st
Avg RYds
127
Rank: 7th
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Posted 3/14/2024 5:33 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals WR Rondale Moore was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for QB Desmond Ridder on Thursday, March 14.
Huddle Up: Over the last few days, the Falcons have turned their receiver room around in a big way by adding Darnell Mooney and now Moore. The cost was a young quarterback that became dead weight once Kirk Cousins signed with the team. Moore has a bit of an injury history, but he is a dynamic slot receiver option whom Atlanta does not need to rely heavily upon with Drake London, Mooney and Kyle Pitts around. He could have fantasy appeal in deeper leagues if he can stay on the field.
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Posted 3/14/2024 3:10 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) said Wednesday, March 13, that his recovery from an Achilles' rupture is progressing well, and he is "optimistic to be full speed at practice" before the team breaks for summer in a couple of months, and his goal is to retire as a member of the organization.
Huddle Up: Cousins was having an amazing season in Minnesota last fall before his season-ending injury. If he is able to return to 100 percent, Cousins has low-end QB1 fantasy ability in leagues of 12 or more teams.
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Posted 3/12/2024 3:57 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Darnell Mooney (Bears) agreed to a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, March 12, worth up to $39 million. The deal includes $26 million fully guaranteed.
Huddle Up: He's three years removed from an 81-1,055-4 season and will provide some playmaking depth behind Drake London. Mooney turns 27 in October and has some upside as a WR3/WR4 type.
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Posted 3/11/2024 6:30 pm GMT
Impending free agent QB Kirk Cousins (Vikings) agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources Monday, March 11. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Cousins finds a new home in Atlanta with some intriguing weapons in Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts. He's still a high-end QB2 in value, but there's a chance he has some spike weeks in 2024.
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Posted 3/08/2024 6:44 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is likely to "figure out exactly what his market is," according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Huddle Up: Cousins' current contract automatically voids on March 13, which would accelerate the entirety of his potential cap charge into 2024 if the two sides cannot reach an agreement by then. In other words, Minnesota has less than a week to get something done before it faces the real possibility of suffering a huge hit to next year's cap and losing its starting quarterback. If the two sides cannot finalize the deal before then, there is a good chance a team like the Atlanta Falcons will meet his demands. In either situation, Cousins should be considered a solid fantasy QB2 option at worst.
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Posted 3/05/2024 3:08 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta, which would be an indication that he's intending to sign with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. His wife, Julie, grew up in nearby Alpharetta, Ga., and her parents still live there.
Huddle Up: Atlanta has young weapons that would be all around him, and it would be an attractive option to pivot to. There is the question about him returning from a torn Achilles at 35, though. Cousins will be a midrange QB1 in fantasy wherever he signs.
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Posted 3/02/2024 4:14 pm GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are making the acquisition of Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins this offseason a priority, according to WSB-TV reporter Zach Klein, who made an appearance on the "Dukes & Bell" radio show on 92.9 The Game. "(Falcons owner) Arthur Blank has basically told his front office staff, 'Do what you got to do, pay what you got to pay, get it done,"' Klein said. "Everybody that I've talked to, agents, other coaches and scouts, guys around the league, that's the feeling and that's what they are hearing. The Falcons are putting all their attention on Cousins."
Huddle Up: Regardless of where the 35-year-old Cousins lands, he will be the clear-cut starter at quarterback and can be viewed as a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 option in 2024 fantasy leagues.
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Posted 2/27/2024 6:50 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts "fought through" his lingering knee injury in 2023 and is healthy entering the offseason, according to general manager Terry Fontenot, who told reporters he is excited about Pitts having a "great year" in 2024.
Huddle Up: Although Pitts managed to play 15 of 17 games in 2023, he wasn't anywhere close to 100 percent. For the first time in his pro career, it appears he will have a "normal" offseason. Better yet, new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson seems more likely to make the 23-year-old a more important part of the passing game than former head coach Arthur Smith or former offensive coordinator did in 2022 or 2023. At what will likely be a depressed price relative to his upside, Pitts has a great chance to be a major value in fantasy next season.
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Posted 2/26/2024 3:56 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) posted a video to social media that showed him dropping back and throwing around four months following Achilles surgery.
Huddle Up: Cousins was playing at an MVP level before he went down, and he'll be returning from a serious injury at age 36. He has taken a ton of hits in recent years and proven his durability. He'll be a low-end QB1 that might be overlooked in fantasy drafts.
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Posted 2/22/2024 3:20 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson said he wants to reach 2,000 yards rushing in 2024. Robinson had 408 yards after contact (14th) and 15 broken tackles (tied for 15th). He also had more yards after the catch (519) than receiving yards (487) in his rookie season.
Huddle Up: Robinson was the RB8 in PPR leagues during his rookie season. The team sounds like they plan to run the ball often, and coming in at RB8 with just 974 rushing yards bodes well for his chances to enter the top five at the position.
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Posted 2/21/2024 2:18 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is expected to be used as a blocker more by the new coaching staff. "We're not oblivious (to what he brings) from a receiving standpoint, so there are a lot of things that you can do to be creative and use his skill set in the pass game," tight ends coach Kevin Koger said. "But with him and the way we're going to run the ball and the athleticism he does have, there are a lot of things he can do in the run game to help us out to win football games. You'll see him all over the field, not just out wide but also in the box."
Huddle Up: That sounds a little troublesome for a player that has been banged up for much of his three seasons. He played in all 17 games last season, but his knee was an issue throughout. He finished as the TE13 in PPR leagues. He has TE3-5 talent, and he'll be drafted as a midrange TE1 with hopes of him finally putting it together.
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Posted 2/19/2024 11:09 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is not expected to receive a fully guaranteed contract offer from the Vikings this offseason.
Huddle Up: Cousins is coming off a fully guaranteed deal, but no team likely will make a similar offer this offseason. He should receive interest from multiple teams if he hits the free-agent market and can be a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback in 2024.
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Posted 2/17/2024 5:30 pm GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are in the process of deciding whether to bring back QBs Taylor Heinicke and Desmond Ridder next season or bring in a new quarterback via draft, free agency or trade. Meanwhile, last season's third-string quarterback, Logan Woodside, is a restricted free agent. Head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson have said that all options are on the table in the search for a starter and that they are open to considering both pocket passers and more mobile players.
Huddle Up: Both Heinicke and Ridder were inconsistent and ineffective last season and there's a possibility that one or both quarterbacks could be suiting up elsewhere by the beginning of the 2024 campaign. Neither player is expected to have much value in any fantasy format going forward.
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Posted 2/11/2024 7:43 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins is a player the Vikings hope to re-sign this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Huddle Up: Cousins likely will have several suitors if he hits the free-agent market, so the Vikings will need to sign him in before free agency starts. He played well before his season-ending injury and can be a low-end No. 1 or a high-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he remains with the Vikings.
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Posted 1/26/2024 9:23 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from Achilles surgery and expects to resume throwing before the start of the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Cousins is an impending free agent, so being "ahead of schedule" is a great thing for his wallet. The 35-year-old seems like a good bet to return to the Vikings, but he will have plenty of suitors. In the end, the attraction of playing in a pass-happy offense and throwing to the likes of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson should be enough to convince him to stay put.
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Posted 1/26/2024 5:22 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts' 12.6 yards per reception in 2023 ranked second among tight ends with at least 50 targets.
Huddle Up: Between injuries and bizarre usage, Pitts has largely underwhelmed the last two seasons. However, his athleticism is undeniable, and a coaching change could allowed Pitts to unlock his potential.
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Posted 1/19/2024 7:33 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts recently acknowledged to ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein that he was happy just to make it a full season one year after sustaining damage to his medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament in 2022. He admitted he "never felt uncomfortable," but that the 2023 season was largely about learning getting the knee back to where it was pre-injury and using different techniques to keep his body fresh.
Huddle Up: After consecutive down seasons - mostly due to some odd usage before his injury in 2022 and his knee not being quite right in 2023 - Pitts figures to come at a relative bargain in 2024 drafts. Fantasy managers will still have to wait and see whom the Falcons hire to run the offense, but the odds are relatively strong that his overall situation will be vastly improved over the last two seasons. Still only 23 years old, Pitts' best days are most likely ahead of him.
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Posted 1/07/2024 5:40 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will not be active for Week 18's game against the New Orleans Saints.
Huddle Up: Heinicke had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging three limited practice sessions during the week but will find himself on the bench this afternoon. QB Desmond Ridder will receive the starting nod versus New Orleans but is not a recommended fantasy option.
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Posted 1/06/2024 2:51 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Heinicke was a limited participant in all three practices this week, so he should have a good chance to play in the regular season finale. He is coming off a disappointing Week 17 game and probably can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/04/2024 11:09 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was limited for the second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Huddle Up: Heinicke followed the same path last week before putting in a full practice and playing. Even if he plays, he's nothing more than a desperation QB2 play.
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Posted 1/03/2024 9:06 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) will be a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Jan. 3, according to head coach Arthur Smith.
Huddle Up: Heinicke seems to have a chance to play in the Week 18 game, but fantasy players will know more later in the week. He could be a starting option in two-quarterback leagues if active but can be avoided in most standard leagues.
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Posted 1/01/2024 11:04 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury, and his availability for Week 18 will not be known until later in the week, according to head coach Arthur Smith. QB Desmond Ridder will start if Heinicke is unavailable to play.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Heinicke will be able to do anything during practice this week. Neither Heinicke nor Ridder have posted great numbers this season, so players can avoid both.
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Posted 12/29/2023 6:57 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was a full participant at practice Friday, Dec. 29, and has no injury designation for the Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears.
Huddle Up: Heinicke will be getting the start coming off a solid performance in Week 16. He's a QB2 option in superflex leagues, but he shouldn't be started in standard 1QB formats.
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Posted 12/28/2023 12:41 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 27.
Huddle Up: Heinicke probably will be able to play in Week 17, but fantasy players can check on his status later in the week. He posted decent numbers during the Week 16 game but can be avoided in fantasy leagues even if he is active for the game.
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Posted 12/20/2023 7:07 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke will be the starter for the remainder of the season, head coach Arthur Smith said on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Huddle Up: It was reported that Heinicke would start in Week 16, but this confirms he'll be under center the rest of the season. Regardless, he's a desperation play, at best.
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Posted 12/19/2023 2:09 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke will start over QB Desmond Ridder in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Huddle Up: Heinicke showed flashes with Washington a couple of years ago, but he hasn't been able to muster much in fantasy since. He's a desperation QB2 play.
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Posted 12/18/2023 7:24 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder may have lost his starting role as head coach Arthur Smith said the team is still working through that decision Monday, Dec. 18. Smith said it will be between Ridder and Taylor Heinicke in Week 16.
Huddle Up: Ridder is coming off a rough performance in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. He's scored double-digit fantasy points just once in the last four games. Heinicke wasn't much of an option for fantasy in his two games as a starter this season so it's best to avoid whichever player will get the start in Week 16.
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