Atlanta Falcons
NFC South | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
22.88
Rank: 13th
Avg Yds
382.47
Rank: 5th
Avg PYds
251.94
Rank: 6th
Avg RYds
130.53
Rank: 9th
Posted 1/17/2025 3:25 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London was targeted 39 times and logged 22 receptions for 352 yards in the three games started by QB Michael Penix Jr.
Huddle Up: London finished fourth in the NFL in receiving yards in 2024, so he wasn't exactly struggling before Penix took over. Still, a full season with Penix under center could push London's ceiling even higher. He is a WR1 heading into 2025.
Posted 1/10/2025 6:48 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said he would be "very confident" in retaining QB Kirk Cousins to be the team's backup for the 2025 season. Fontenot also indicated that reports saying Cousins would be released before a $10 million roster bonus was due on March 17 were unfounded.
Huddle Up: While the Falcons GM made some points about the low cap hit of Michael Penix Jr. and the allure of having an experienced backup behind this season's first-round pick, it's probably little more than posturing as NFL teams are notoriously coy about tipping future plans. Obviously, if the Falcons do retain Cousins as QB2, he'd hold zero fantasy appeal. If he is released and resurfaces somewhere else with a shot at a starting job (Cleveland, perhaps?), the veteran would be worth tracking in case another offseason of recovery allows him to rediscover his pre-injury form.
Posted 1/06/2025 12:04 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London ended up with 10 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 18 targets in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
Huddle Up: London finished up with a pair of 100-yard games to finish the season, and he registered 100 receptions for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns. London took a giant step forward in his development, and he is a legit WR1 in all fantasy leagues heading into the 2025 season. He'll have the entire offseason to build rapport with QB of the future Michael Penix Jr.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:59 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier ran nine times for 52 yards in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two receptions for 17 yards on two targets.
Huddle Up: Allgeier ended up with 644 rushing yards and three touchdowns, although a lot of his damage came early in the season as Bijan Robinson emerged as a fantasy machine down the stretch. Still, if called upon for a larger role, Allgeier proved he can handle an increased workload.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:55 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson ran 28 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, while adding two receptions for three yards on five targets.
Huddle Up: Robinson certainly did his part trying to get the Falcons over the hump for an NFC South Division title and playoff berth, but the team still ended up coming up just short. Robinson ended the season with 92 or more rushing yards in his final six games, while posting multiple rushing touchdowns in each of his final three games. He could receive consideration as the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy leagues in 2025.
Posted 1/05/2025 11:48 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 21-of-38 passes for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers, and he ran once for a 5-yard touchdown.
Huddle Up: Penix Jr. finished up strong, although the Falcons came up just short in their bid for an NFC South Division title and a playoff berth. Penix looks like a QB2 in most redraft fantasy leagues in 2025 with some upside potential, but he is a solid option in long-term dynasty formats.
Posted 1/05/2025 4:29 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) is not active for Week 18's game versus the Carolina Panthers.
Huddle Up: Mooney had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging just one limited practice session during the week. WR Ray-Ray McCloud should see additional targets in his absence and can be a solid sleeper option for daily fantasy contests.
Posted 1/03/2025 6:43 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and no longer appears on the injury report for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
Huddle Up: With Darnell Mooney a likely gametime decision, even more of the onus will be on London to carry the passing attack in a must-win game for the Falcons. The Panthers are coming off a game in which Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan each scored twice, so London should be in great shape to post WR1 numbers for his fantasy managers this week if Atlanta utilizes some semblance of a balanced offense.
Posted 1/03/2025 6:34 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (shoulder) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
Huddle Up: Head coach Raheem Morris called his wideout a "gametime decision" for Sunday, although it would be a surprise if he did not play in a game that Atlanta needs to win to have a chance to make the playoffs. Assuming he can play, he profiles as a WR3 with upside. If he sits, KhaDarel Hodge and Ray-Ray McCloud could be worth using in deeper leagues.
Posted 1/02/2025 9:08 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: London was added to the injury report Thursday, so fantasy players should keep an eye on the situation over the next few days. He is coming off one his best games of the season last week and should be a starting option in all leagues if he is able to play.
Posted 12/30/2024 6:11 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had four receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in a Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was targeted five times.
Huddle Up: Entering play on Sunday night, Pitts had managed seven receptions and 58 yards over his last five games combined. He finally got involved versus Washington, finishing second on the team in both receptions and receiving yards while scoring for the first time since Week 8. Given his size and talent, it's remarkable how little Pitts has done since his strong rookie year. He did log 70 yards versus Carolina in their earlier meeting, so he'd at least hold some desperation value in Sunday's rematch.
Posted 12/30/2024 5:44 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney had two receptions for 37 yards versus the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29. He was targeted five times.
Huddle Up: A borderline stud for a time in late October/early November, Mooney has had two impact games in the last six, managing less than 40 yards in each of the other four. Mooney, who hasn't found the end zone since Week 9, was quiet in the earlier meeting with Carolina (3-38-0) and is no better than a fringe WR3 for the season finale.
Posted 12/30/2024 5:24 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London had seven receptions for 90 yards during the team's Week 18 loss to the Washington Commanders. London was targeted a game-high 13 times.
Huddle Up: Believe it or not, this was only London's second 100-plus-yard game of the season with the other one coming back on Oct. 3 versus the Buccaneers. He had a solid outing (6-74-1) the last time he faced the Panthers, and Carolina just got cooked by Tampa Bay's passing attack, which included 97 yards and 2 TDs for their WR1, Mike Evans. While a playoff spot now looks unlikely, the Falcons need to win to maintain any hope, so the starters will play. On a week when key guys will rest across the NFL, London's motivation and matchup combine to make him a possible WR1.
Posted 12/30/2024 4:57 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson carried the ball 17 times for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 29. Robinson added three receptions (on five targets) for eight yards.
Huddle Up: After running wild in the first half, Robinson saw minimal usage after halftime, though that was due in large to Washington dominating time of possession with lengthy drives. He looked poised to possibly punch it in for a third time on a Wildcat formation, but the snap got past him and went for a 20-plus-yard loss. While Atlanta no longer controls their playoff fate, they can still get in with a win and a loss by the Bucs. That means we should get a healthy dose of Robinson in Week 18, keeping him at RB1 status.
Posted 12/30/2024 4:44 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 19 of 35 passes for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception in a Week 17 loss to the Washington Commanders. Penix also fumbled twice and ran for three yards on two attempts.
Huddle Up: Penix had his moments Sunday night, most notably his dart to Kyle Pitts on fourth and goal to tie the game late in the fourth. He missed some throws, too, and generally looked like a young quarterback still finding his way in the NFL. He'll face a Panthers defense that gave up 359 yards and 5 TDs to Baker Mayfield on Sunday, so there's a lot to like about his matchup. Given the modest numbers in his first two starts, however, Penix would be a risky choice.
Posted 12/27/2024 6:36 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) practiced in full on Friday, Dec. 27 and has been removed from the injury report for Week 17 against the Washington Commanders.
Huddle Up: London was limited on Wednesday and Thursday but will play without limitations in a must-have game for the Falcons. The third-year receiver earned eight targets in Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start last week and should be ready for at least that many in what could be a shootout in Washington. London should be considered no worse than a high-end WR2 this weekend.
Posted 12/25/2024 10:12 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Falcons did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: London suffered the injury during the last game but seems to have a good chance to play in Week 17. He showed a good connection with Michael Penix Jr. before the injury and should be a starting option in all leagues if he is able to play.
Posted 12/23/2024 5:14 am GMT
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (hamstring) likely could have re-entered the Week 16 game versus the New York Giants, according to post-game comments from head coach Raheem Morris. Prior to the injury, London logged five receptions for 59 yards.
Huddle Up: While this isn't a clean bill of health, it's certainly an encouraging update from Raheem Morris. The Falcons face the Commanders next Sunday night in what's essentially a must-win game for Atlanta, which will need all the firepower they can get. London was solid in Michael Penix's debut, and he should hold WR3 value if he's able to play in Week 17.
Posted 12/22/2024 9:59 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts had a lone 7-yard reception on two targets in Week 16 against the New York Giants.
Huddle Up: Pitts has mostly been a huge disappointment for fantasy managers and his real team since going for 68 receptions and 1,026 receiving yards in his rookie campaign of 2021. It will be hard to treat him as anything more than a TE2 with some upside in 2025.
Posted 12/22/2024 9:54 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney ended up with five receptions for a game-best 82 yards on six targets in Week 16 against the New York Giants.
Huddle Up: Mooney bounced back nicely after getting blanked on just one target in Week 15 in Las Vegas. Mooney could end up going the top receiver option heading into Week 17 depending upon the availability of Drake London.
Posted 12/22/2024 9:41 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson rushed 22 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns in Week 16 against the New York Giants, and he added two receptions for nine yards on two targets.
Huddle Up: Robinson is finishing up the season strong, going for 92 or more rushing yards in each of the past four games, while racking up at least 86 rushing yards in six of the previous seven outings. He also has four touchdowns in the past four games, and six scores in the previous six outings. Robinson is a top-notch RB1 in all fantasy leagues heading into Week 17.
Posted 12/22/2024 9:34 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 18-of-27 passes for 202 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in his first NFL start in Week 16 against the New York Giants, while running four times for three yards.
Huddle Up: Penix didn't do much in his first NFL start, which ended in a blowout victory thanks to the defense posting a pair of interception returns for touchdown. He is a low-end QB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams heading into Week 17, and a must-have in dynasty formats.
Posted 12/22/2024 8:28 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 16 game and is considered questionable to return.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see how long London may be sidelined. He is a weekly starting option when healthy, but players may need another option next week if he sits out.
Posted 12/21/2024 5:45 pm GMT
Several NFL executives believe that the Atlanta Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins before he is due a $10 million roster bonus March 17, according to multiple sources. However, a Falcons official stated that it was too early to determine if he will be let go, given that QB Michael Penix has a relatively low salary cap number ($5.2 million) for the 2025 season, which would give the club the financial flexibility to keep Cousins.
Huddle Up: For the second consecutive year, Cousins is expected to become a free agent. The 36-year-old has a no-trade clause in the deal he signed with Atlanta, which gives the Falcons no leverage in this situation. Despite his poor play down the stretch, with just one touchdown and nine interceptions in his last five games, there could be a number of NFL clubs with shaky quarterback situations interested in him for the 2025 season.
Posted 12/20/2024 8:03 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 20, but is not on the injury report for Week 16.
Huddle Up: London was added to the injury report Friday, but it seems like the injury is minor. He will be working with a new quarterback this week but should still be one of the main options in the passing game. Fantasy players in all leagues should have London in their lineups.
Posted 12/19/2024 9:58 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (rest) was limited at practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Huddle Up: Mooney didn't record a single catch last week in the midst of the disaster that was Kirk Cousins. The Falcons are now going to Michael Penix Jr., but there's no telling what the rookie will be in his first career start. Consider Mooney a shaky flex option entering Week 16.
Posted 12/19/2024 12:11 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Falcons did not hold a practice Wednesday, Dec. 18, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Mooney was targeted only one time in last week and will be working with a new starting quarterback in Week 16. He is a risky option since he has not worked with Michael Penix Jr. often but can still be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues.
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