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
Posted 7/26/2024 9:05 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (illness) left practice early Friday, July 26, because he was overheated.
Huddle Up: London should be fine but could be held out of a few practices this weekend. He should be one of the main options in the passing game for Atlanta and likely will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/26/2024 12:28 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he wants to play during the preseason but that head coach Raheem Morris does not plan on playing him during those games.
Huddle Up: Cousins probably would not see many snaps if he did play in the preseason, so the team wants to make sure he is ready for Week 1. He appears to have recovered from his serious injury from last season and probably will be a high-end No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 7/25/2024 3:07 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) was medically cleared to practice, according to sources Thursday, July 25. The Falcons will be diligent with his workload, but Cousins is still expected to receive all first-team reps.
Huddle Up: Cousins has a great group of weapons around him to be a solid QB2 with some QB1 upside in certain weeks as long as he's healthy.
Posted 7/14/2024 7:39 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts will also see some work as a wide receiver, according to sources Sunday, July 14.
Huddle Up: With Kirk Cousins and a new offense in town, Pitts is a favorite to break out. Managers should exercise some caution when it comes to overpaying, but Pitts has the ability to finish as an elite option for the position if everything goes well. He should be viewed as a mid-TE1 with massive upside.
Posted 7/13/2024 11:46 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson is planning on seeing usage " like the 49ers used running back Christian McCaffrey," according to sources Saturday, July 13.
Huddle Up: While the Falcons offense might not be as efficient as the one in San Francisco, Robinson should be viewed as a top-five overall pick and a candidate to finish as the RB1 in 2024.
Posted 6/25/2024 5:08 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Ray-Ray McCloud "got reps with Atlanta's first team this spring and performed well," according to ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi.
Huddle Up: McCloud will be worth using in leagues that reward fantasy points for return yardage, but the odds he earns significant playing time on offense - barring a rash of injuries - are low. Drake London and Darnell Mooney will start, while Rondale Moore will likely get the nod in three-receiver sets. McCloud will likely have to beat out sixth-round draft pick Casey Washington, who received some positive offseason hype, to be the team's fourth receiver.
Posted 6/18/2024 4:18 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. worked with the backups during minicamp while veteran QB Taylor Heinicke worked with the first team. Starting QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles') is still recovering from an Achilles' injury and did not take part in camp.
Huddle Up: We knew it on draft day, and we still know it now. Penix is ticketed for the bench this year and probably beyond, leaving him exclusively with value in keeper formats for patient owners.
Posted 6/11/2024 4:22 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson is going to be used as much as possible, according to head coach Raheem Morris. When asked about Robinson's role, Morris said: "Get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations as you possibly can."
Huddle Up: He was the RB8 during his rookie campaign, but with the hype around him, you're going to see him go as the RB2 in fantasy. RBs are always a crapshoot, but you could argue he's worth the risk after Christian McCaffrey goes.
Posted 6/09/2024 10:05 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson said he hopes to be used similarly to how San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is used in the Falcons new offensive scheme.
Huddle Up: Robinson is coming off a good rookie season but should be able to improve his numbers this upcoming season. He will be involved in both the running and passing game in 2024 and should be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted 6/03/2024 8:14 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (ankle) participated in the voluntary workout Monday, June 3.
Huddle Up: Robinson missed some time this offseason because of an ankle sprain but does not appear to be in any danger of missing the start of training camp. He will be in a new offense this upcoming season but should continue to be a big part of the offense for the Falcons. He will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 6/02/2024 1:22 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has picked up the new offense well, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. "And so, I'm just excited to see him continue to get more comfortable in the system," Robinson said. "And the sky's the limit for what kind of season he can have."
Huddle Up: Pitts' role in Atlanta's offense the past two seasons has been puzzling to say the least, but a new system and the addition of Kirk Cousins at quarterback could be just what the doctor ordered. A TE1 season seems likely for Pitts.
Posted 5/23/2024 5:38 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (ankle) is not participating in OTAs due to an ankle injury, but head coach Raheem Morris said that Robinson is "progressing well" and is "hoping" that he will be available for the team's mandatory minicamp in June.
Huddle Up: There's nothing to worry about at this stage and plenty of reasons to be bullish on Robinson becoming more of the RB1 fantasy owners hoped he'd be as a rookie with a new coaching staff in town as well as a quarterback that defenses will have to respect.
Posted 5/21/2024 9:08 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (ankle) will be limited during the organized team activities because of an injury but should be a full participant when training camp starts, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Huddle Up: It seems like Robinson is dealing with a minor injury and should recover in a few weeks. He will be working with a new offensive coordinator this upcoming season and should have a major role in the scheme. He will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 5/14/2024 5:56 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (ankle) is not participating in organized team activities this week due to an ankle injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris. Per Morris, Robinson is expected to be ready to take part in mandatory minicamp from June 10 to June 12.
Huddle Up: This is the time of year the teams preach not making minor injuries worse. That appears to be what is happening here. Robinson figures to be something approaching a bell-cow for new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who is the latest assistant to come from the Sean McVay coaching tree. The second-year back should be well worth a first-round pick in most leagues this season and possesses overall RB1 upside if he handles most of the touches in this backfield.
Posted 5/10/2024 3:26 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) has been "pretty much full go" at practice, according to head coach Raheem Morris on Friday, May 10. Morris said there's no contact and no one is around his feet.
Huddle Up: Even with the selection of Michael Penix Jr., Cousins is a fringe QB1 option for fantasy given the stable of talent around him.
Posted 4/29/2024 9:42 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had his fifth-year option exercised Monday, April 29, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Pitts will be working with a new offensive scheme and a new starting quarterback in 2024 and should be a big part of the passing game. He can be No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/26/2024 4:55 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was said to be frustrated and confused by the team's selection of QB Michael Penix Jr, according to Cousins' agent, who noted that the team did not utilize its first-round pick to improve the club for 2024.
Huddle Up: While it makes for some fun headlines, Cousins has $180 million reasons to make the best of things in Year 1 with the Falcons. He's the clear QB1 in Atlanta, and he carries low-end QB1 potential for fantasy owners as well.
Posted 4/26/2024 1:04 am GMT
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Penix likely will sit behind Kirk Cousins for a year or two before he can compete for the starting job. He will not have much value for the foreseeable future as long as Cousins stays healthy.
Posted 4/05/2024 2:27 pm GMT
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. will have a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, April 5.
Huddle Up: Penix is likely to be more of a long-term fantasy option than one that might return dividends right away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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