Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
NFC South | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
20.76
Rank: 24th
Avg Yds
343.59
Rank: 15th
Avg PYds
217.82
Rank: 19th
Avg RYds
125.76
Rank: 6th
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Posted 8/15/2026 1:22 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa completed three of his five targets for 22 yards in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 14.
Huddle Up: With Michael Penix Jr. still working his way back from an injury, Tagovailoa seems set to open the year as Atlanta's starter. The Falcons have decent weapons on the offensive side, but Tagovailoa shouldn't be expected to be more than a midrange QB2.
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Posted 8/15/2026 1:05 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts caught three of his four targets for 22 yards in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 14.
Huddle Up: Pitts displayed instant chemistry with Tua Tagovailoa, and while a couple of preseason drives is a tiny sample size, it is at least an encouraging start. Pitts should at least provide low-end TE1 production in 2026, but the real question is whether he can build on last year's strong finish and become one of the top options at the position on a consistent basis.
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Posted 8/12/2026 10:39 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been making good progress in his recovery and should gain confidence once he is medically cleared to team drills, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Huddle Up: Penix has been limited since the start of training camp and may be behind Tua Tagovailoa in the competition for the starting quarterback job. Penix can be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he wins the starting job.
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Posted 8/12/2026 5:03 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa will start in the preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team is not naming Tagovialoa the starting quarterback at this point.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa dealt with a back issue earlier in training camp but seems to have recovered and is the leading candidate for the starting job at this point. He should probably be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 8/08/2026 12:18 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is still limited to 7-on-7 work, but he has "looked sharp lately," according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: With Penix still working his way back from a knee injury, Tua Tagovailoa has to be considered the frontrunner to open the year as the starter. Given the injury history of both quarterbacks, it wouldn't be a surprise to see both players under center during the course of the year. Whoever ends up starting will have legitimate QB2 appeal in an Atlanta offense with plenty of weapons.
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Posted 8/06/2026 5:12 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) did more work in 11-on-11 drills on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and ESPN's Marc Raimondi writes that it is "fair to say Tagovailoa will be the team's Week 1 starter unless something major changes."
Huddle Up: With Michael Penix Jr. (knee) still recovering, this shouldn't be considered much of a surprise. Still, it would mean that Tagovailoa will get first crack at locking down the role. The lefty rarely moved the needle during his time in Miami, however, so he's not someone to target outside of the deepest of leagues.
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Posted 8/04/2026 6:18 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) will be limited in practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa being limited does not help him be in contention to win the starting job. He remains the potential leader in the proverbial clubhouse, but he remains low down the list of potential fantasy quarterbacks that should be in lineups in 2026.
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Posted 8/04/2026 1:25 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson received a three-year extension Tuesday, Aug. 4, worth up to $75 million that will make him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $51 million guaranteed.
Huddle Up: Robinson's rushing TDs dropped from 14 to seven last season, but he nearly doubled his receiving production. He caught 79 balls for 820 yards and four TDs. He'll be in the conversation for a top-five selection in fantasy and probably should be locked in there.
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Posted 8/03/2026 7:41 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) received some snaps during team drills at practice Monday, Aug. 3.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa has been sidelined because of a back issue but will likely see more work in upcoming practices. He is competing for the starting job and may have an edge since Michael Penix Jr. is still limited because of injury. Tagovailoa had some success in the past but will likely be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts.
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Posted 7/31/2026 8:05 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) has been limited to individual drills because of back tightness and said he is not sure when he will be able to be a full participant in practice.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa is competing for the starting quarterback job, so the team may be cautious before having back fully at practice. He has a good chance to win the job with Michael Penix Jr. also injured but would only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts.
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Posted 7/30/2026 2:39 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) returned to practice Thursday, July 30, doing individual work.
Huddle Up: Tagovailoa has the inside track to the starting gig with Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from knee surgery. He'll be a matchup play or QB2 in fantasy.
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Posted 7/29/2026 5:15 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) told reporters on Wednesday, July 29, that it may be another four weeks before he is fully cleared for drills.
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Posted 7/29/2026 2:11 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa (back) will miss about a week with back tightness.
Huddle Up: With Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from his knee injury, the team signed Cooper Rush for depth. Tagovailoa has a real shot to start the season under center, but he's little more than a matchup play or depth in two-QB leagues.
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Posted 7/05/2026 9:04 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts signed a big-money contract extension this offseason, and he views it as just the start of a new phase of his career. "I think there's a lot more out there, a lot more to get, and a lot more things to keep grinding towards. It's cool to see," Pitts said. He feels his best football is "100 percent" in the future.
Huddle Up: Pitts, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, had 1,026 yards with 68 receptions in his rookie season. He struggled in his three seasons from 2022-24, before exploding for career bests of 88 receptions and five touchdowns in 2025. He also had 928 yards working with subpar quarterback play, his second-best yardage total in five NFL seasons. With either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa under center, and a new offensive scheme under Kevin Stefanski, valuing the tight end more, Pitts could not only be a TE1 in all fantasy leagues, but he could be top tier.
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Posted 7/02/2026 8:12 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Jahan Dotson said he believes the Falcons will allow him to showcase his talents this upcoming season, according to The Athletic's Josh Kendall.
Huddle Up: Dotson joined the Falcons this offseason and has a chance to be the No. 2 or No. 3 receiver for the team in 2026. Fantasy players can keep an eye on his situation during training camp because he could be a late round pick in some fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/23/2026 8:38 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts and the Falcons have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract, which includes $36 million guaranteed, according to a source on Tuesday, June 23.
Huddle Up: Ever since a highly productive 2021 season where Pitts reached 1,026 yards receiving, he has disappointed fantasy managers over the next three seasons. In 2025, Pitts returned to form with an 88-928 campaign with five touchdown scores. Pitts was tagged with the franchise tag and now gets this deal to secure his future for the next few seasons. As the clear second receiving option in Atlanta, draft Pitts in fantasy football as a mid-range TE1 with some spike-week upside.
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Posted 6/21/2026 6:45 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Brian Robinson Jr. appears to be the heir apparent to serve as the primary backup to starter RB Bijan Robinson. He was a started in Washington for three seasons, but limited to just 92 carries with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, so he is fresh. He is expected to vie for the job to replace RB Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals). "Brian is a really, really talented football player who matches exceptionally with what we want to do," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "We want to have an attack that is not just a one-person attack. I think Brian gives us that."
Huddle Up: Robinson will most certainly be the handcuff to the starter, Bijan Robinson, so if you take the latter in Round 1, making sure to take BRJ in the middle to late rounds. It remains to be seen whether Robinson Jr. will have the same type of impact as Allgeier, especially with Raheem Morris' system out the door, and a new system with Stefanski.
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Posted 6/17/2026 5:05 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 16, because of a minor injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said London could have practiced if needed but was held out as a precaution.
Huddle Up: It seems like London should be fine in the near future and will likely be a full participant once training camp begins. He will be the main targets in the passing game again this upcoming season and should be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver in all fantasy leagues.
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Posted 6/16/2026 6:28 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has not yet been cleared for 11-on-11 work, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. He added, "He's exactly where he needs to be."
Huddle Up: With Penix being out longer, this will continue to help out Tua Tagovailoa's chances of earning the starting job. Whoever is the starter could be a value in fantasy, though the better option for fantasy players is projecting to be Tagovailoa.
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Posted 6/08/2026 5:09 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) may be cleared to participate in team drills before the end of offseason workouts, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Penix has been able to take part in seven-on-seven drills as part of his recovery.
Huddle Up: It seems like Penix should be at least a limited participant when training camp starts, but fantasy players can monitor the situation. He will be competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job during training camp but will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he wins the job.
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Posted 6/06/2026 7:54 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson has been talking with the Falcons about a contract extension, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Robinson is still under contract for two more seasons but will likely receive an extension at some point. He is one of the top players in the NFL and will be one of the first players selected in fantasy drafts. He is a must-start option in all leagues as long as he is healthy.
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Posted 6/06/2026 12:33 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has impressed head coach Kevin Stefanski. "The physical skill set is obvious when Kyle is on the field and with how big he is and how he moves, but I've been impressed with how he is taking to what we're asking him to do and then a couple new things for him," Stefanski said.
Huddle Up: Pitts is coming off a year that saw him finish second among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards, and he should have plenty of motivation to build on those numbers after receiving the franchise tag. Pitts has struggled to live up to his lofty draft status at times, but he is coming off a big season and looks poised to be a TE1 again in 2026.
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Posted 6/02/2026 10:45 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London will reportedly receive a four-year contract extension worth $141 million, and worth up to $150 million. London's extension also includes $100 million guaranteed, according to a source on Tuesday, June 2.
Huddle Up: London is one of the best fantasy wide receivers after the first elite tier, but has plenty of room to jump into that tier in his fifth NFL season in 2026. Despite London missing five games in 2025, he still managed a 68-919-7 campaign on 112 targets. As a late first-round pick or early second-round pick, London is an excellent first wide receiver for your fantasy team in 2026.
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Posted 5/27/2026 5:06 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is able to participate in individual drills and seven-on-seven drills but has not been cleared for team drills at this point, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Huddle Up: Penix is making progress but may not take part in team drills until training camp. He is competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job but will have to catch up because of the injury. He will only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he wins the job.
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Posted 5/19/2026 10:59 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Zachariah Branch reportedly stood out at Falcons OTAs, with an explosive catch-and-run during offense vs. defense, and overall, standing out amongst the offensive players, in the opinion of Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday, May 19.
Huddle Up: Branch, the Falcons' third-round rookie wide receiver, has a real chance to get on the field immediately in his first season. Atlanta may defer to veterans Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus more in the beginning of the season, but if Branch is explosive with limited work, he'll earn more as the season progresses. Branch is a late-round flier or a bench hold in redraft, with the hope that his role develops more during the 2026 season.
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Posted 5/19/2026 5:19 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and QB Tua Tagovailoa will split first-team reps early in OTAs, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Huddle Up: Neither quarterback has had a chance to prove themself yet, but whoever wins the job could have some fantasy value. This will be a quarterback battle to watch closely through training camp before making a judgment call on who is worth a late-round flier in drafts.
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Posted 5/13/2026 2:39 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is participating in throwing drills in Phase 2 of the team's offseason program. According to NFL rules, Phase 2 allows for individual and group instruction and drills but not a full-fledged practice with 11-on-11s or 7-on-7s.
Huddle Up: Penix is six months removed from another ACL tear and now Tua Tagovailoa is in town contending for the starting role. Penix is probably avoidable in fantasy drafts, but he could warrant a waiver claim later in the season.
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