Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
NFC South | 8-9-0
Avg PTS
22.88
Rank: 13th
Avg Yds
382.47
Rank: 6th
Avg PYds
251.94
Rank: 6th
Avg RYds
130.53
Rank: 9th
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Posted 6/10/2025 10:28 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) is expected to take things slow during the offseason workouts, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Tuesday, June 10.
Huddle Up: Pitts has been sidelined for the spring workouts and may not see the field until training camp. Largely a disappointment since his rookie campaign, Pitts should be viewed as a TE2 with some TE1 upside if he can figure things out.
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Posted 6/09/2025 7:59 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to show up for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, June 10. Cousins attended team workouts in April but was not present for voluntary OTAs in May.
Huddle Up: Cousins stands to lose a lot of money by not showing up for mandatory minicamp, so this should not come as a surprise to anyone. While it remains possible that Cousins will remain a backup all season, new starter Michael Penix Jr.'s durability remains a question mark. Additionally, Cousins figures to be the first quarterback that teams will inquire about if their starter gets hurt during the preseason or early part of the regular season.
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Posted 6/06/2025 6:28 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts was reportedly the subject of a phone call between the Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers recently, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Huddle Up: The Arthur Smith-to-his-former-tight-ends connection continues to fuel the news cycle. Just a few days ago, the Steelers were reportedly checking in on Jonnu Smith. Unlike Smith, Pitts is still young (24) and huge (6-foot-6 and 250 pounds), so there is a case to be made that he could find a role as a part-timer who could become one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite back-shoulder fade targets. As would be the case for Smith, Pitts' fantasy stock would take a huge hit if he lands in Pittsburgh.
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Posted 6/05/2025 1:23 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts could be available for trade as the team isn't necessarily turning calls away for him, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The problem is Pitts is in the last year of his rookie deal, and he's owed nearly $11 million. That salary and the draft capital to acquire him may be too much for bidders, according to Schefter.
Huddle Up: Pitts was the TE11 in PPR leagues last year and is dealing with a foot injury already. That doesn't give fantasy owners a lot of confidence for someone that has failed to live up to his hype. He'll be a low-end TE1 that could have some upside with Michael Penix Jr. likely throwing to him often underneath.
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Posted 6/03/2025 6:40 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) is not practicing during organized team activities this spring due to a strained muscle in his foot, according to a source.
Huddle Up: We already knew Pitts was dealing with a foot issue that was keeping him from practice, but now we have a better idea of the particular injury. It seems unlikely the Falcons will have him practice at all during OTAs in hopes he can be fully healthy by the time training camp rolls around. Pitts will be considered a TE2 in most drafts this summer, albeit one with TE1 upside.
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Posted 6/02/2025 5:22 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) has been at every offseason meeting but has not participated during organized team activities due to a foot injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris. "Extremely cautious with Kyle right now and what he's got going on. Obviously, don't talk about injuries this time of year, but (we are) definitely being cautious with him, so you won't see him. He's been here, he's done such a great job. ... He's been in every single thing that we've done other than the field, and he's been absolutely outstanding to be around," Morris said.
Huddle Up: Pitts was reportedly sidelined last week due to a foot injury, so we assume Morris is also referring to that injury here. While it is a shame Pitts isn't able to work on his chemistry with Michael Penix Jr. right now, the Falcons are doing the right thing by not rushing anything at this point. Expect this to be a non-issue by the time training camp rolls around. Pitts has struggled so much with injuries and inconsistency over the last three seasons that he may now be a value in drafts as a TE2 this summer.
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Posted 6/01/2025 7:25 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is expected to be more involved in the passing game this upcoming season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard.
Huddle Up: Mooney is coming off one of the best seasons of his career and should continue to be a reliable target for Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. He can be a No. 4 receiver in most leagues and can be a starter against favorable matchups.
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Posted 6/01/2025 1:54 pm GMT
Although the Atlanta Falcons would like to sign WR Drake London to a long-term deal, his contract situation is unlikely to be completely resolved until next offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi. London had his fifth-year option on his rookie contract exercised by the Falcons in April and is scheduled to hit free agency in 2027.
Huddle Up: The soon-to-be 24-year-old London had 100 catches for 1,207 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2024, establishing career highs in each area despite the struggles of QB Kirk Cousins and the growing pains faced by QB Michael Penix Jr. as a rookie. London was ranked as the fourth-best wide receiver in PPR leagues last season and should be viewed as a WR1 option in all fantasy formats.
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Posted 6/01/2025 1:33 pm GMT
Although Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is entering a contract year, the team is more likely to see how he performs on the field rather than signing him to a contract extension before or during the season, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi.
Huddle Up: Pitts had 47 catches for 602 receiving yards and four touchdowns but possesses upside as a safety net for Michael Penix Jr., as he enters his first full season as the Falcons' starting quarterback. Pitts had attracted interest from other clubs this offseason but assuming he remains in Atlanta, he can be viewed as a high-end TE2 fantasy option.
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Posted 5/30/2025 3:54 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been the subject of trade calls the team has received, according to sources. The team would prefer to keep him, and it would take at least a Day 2 pick to spark Atlanta's interest.
Huddle Up: Pitts was the TE15 last season with a 47-602-4 campaign. He could have sneaky upside as a security net for Michael Penix Jr. Pitts is dealing with a foot issue right now, which is something to monitor for the high-end TE2 option.
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Posted 5/28/2025 8:58 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) did not practice Tuesday, May 27, because a foot injury but was at the team facility.
Huddle Up: Pitts does not appear to be sitting out because of his contract, so he may be back on the field before training camp. The team is optimistic that Pitts will be a valuable part of the offense in 2025. Pitts can still be a low-end No. 1 tight end on most leagues because of his potential.
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Posted 5/26/2025 7:32 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is, at the very least, on the Pittsburgh Steelers' radar if Aaron Rodgers ends up not signing with the team, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Huddle Up: While Cousins was terrible near the end of his time as a starter in Atlanta, it should be noted that he was still in the first year of recovering from an Achilles injury. In Pittsburgh, he would likely be asked to take on more of a caretaker role for a team that has traditionally leaned heavily on the running game and its defense. If Cousins eventually finds his way to the Steelers, he should be viewed as an uninspiring fantasy QB2.
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Posted 5/06/2025 7:06 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts is expected to take "a big jump" in his second year in offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's system. "I'm expecting Kyle to take a big jump. You know, Year 2 of the system. Year 2 of understanding what we're trying to do offensively. All those things that come with it, so expecting a lot of good things from Kyle. He knows what he needs to work on with the details, some of the fundamentals and techniques, the consistency down in and down out, those are things we talk about with him and (tight ends coach Kevin) Koger talks about with him all the time is those finer details and that next level that he can take as a player. So I'm pumped for Kyle, can't wait to get on the field with him and that's going to be a lot of fun to see his growth," Robinson said.
Huddle Up: Pitts remains one of the great mysteries of the league since posting a 1,000-yard season as a rookie in 2021. Injuries contributed greatly to two of those disappointing seasons, while uneven quarterback play slowed him down as well. Still only 24 years old, Pitts should be entering his prime soon. The beauty of pursuing him in fantasy this season is that he should come as cheaply as he ever has, meaning he will probably be viewed as a TE2 in most leagues. The problem is exactly what Robinson suggested: it is not great for a player heading into his fifth season to still need so much work on the "finer details" of his position.
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Posted 5/04/2025 6:15 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts should see a big jump in production this upcoming season because he will be more familiar with the offensive scheme, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
Huddle Up: Pitts is coming off a decent season with 602 yards and four touchdowns, but the team is likely expecting more from the former first-round pick. He should see a good amount of targets each game next season and can be a No. 1 tight end in leagues if he is more productive in the passing game.
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Posted 4/30/2025 3:39 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
Huddle Up: London was the WR4 in PPR leagues last season. He's likely to have Michael Penix Jr. throwing to him this season, which could cause some growing pains. He'll be a WR1 no matter what, though.
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Posted 4/14/2025 10:40 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could be an option for the Pittsburgh Steelers if they are not able to sign free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets), in the opinion of SI.com's Albert Breer.
Huddle Up: The Steelers are still waiting for a decision from Rodgers, so Cousins could be a backup plan if things do not work out. Whoever starters for the Steelers next season should be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
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Posted 4/02/2025 3:11 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could end up getting traded to the Cleveland Browns at some point this offseason, according to sources via The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
Huddle Up: It is mildly surprising this possibility is not getting discussed more often. The Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are about the only teams left that desperately need a quarterback and the Steelers appear focused on Aaron Rodgers. Among the reasons why Cleveland makes sense for Cousins is that he played in Minnesota under then-offensive Kevin Stefanski. From Atlanta's end, the Falcons likely have no desire to keep Cousins' big contract on their payroll any longer than they have to and would undoubtedly love to acquire more draft capital.
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Posted 3/30/2025 2:35 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' contract features a clause that would allow the team to restructure the deal whenever they wish. The Falcons could create up to $20.996 million in 2025 salary cap space by reducing his salary for the upcoming year from $27.5 million to $1.255 million, paying the remainder as a bonus and then spreading it over the next five years.
Huddle Up: Restructuring Cousins' contract would only make sense if the Falcons plan to keep him as a backup to Michael Penix Jr. for the upcoming season, as opposed to dealing him elsewhere. Cousins has a no-trade clause in his contract but would probably waive it in order to become a starter with another team. If the 36-year-old veteran receives an opportunity to start regularly in 2025, he can be viewed as a high-end QB2 option for fantasy leagues.
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Posted 3/19/2025 2:38 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins has been the subject of multiple calls from or internal discussions by other teams in recent days, according to The Exhibit's Josina Anderson, who noted that her source said a team may be willing to offer a third-round pick to acquire Cousins.
Huddle Up: The likelihood is that at least two of the teams are the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. As luck would have it, New York and Cleveland each have an extra third-round pick in next month's draft. Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are desperate to land a quarterback as they try to save their jobs, while the Browns could be a wonderful landing spot for Cousins if they can fix the offensive line issues that plagued them in 2024. The 36-year-old probably won't push for low-end fantasy QB1 production in either spot, but the Browns may have enough in place to give him a shot at being a strong QB2.
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Posted 3/15/2025 5:55 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will officially be kept on the roster past 4 p.m. ET Saturday, March 15, triggering a guaranteed roster bonus of $10 million due in 2026, according to sources. He is still hoping to start in 2025, whether it be in Atlanta, or elsewhere.
Huddle Up: Cousins was benched with three games left in the season in favor of rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. He was the subject of trade speculation, but he remains in Atlanta. Wherever he lands, whether is it back in Atlanta, or with another organization, his days as a QB1 in fantasy leagues appear to be in the rear-view mirror. Target Cousins as a QB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams in 2025.
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Posted 3/07/2025 10:08 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins met with owner Arthur Blank earlier in the week and indicated that he wants to be with a team where he has a chance to start in 2025, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The Falcons have said they are willing to keep Cousins on the roster, but they likely will be open to trading him if they receive a good offer. He struggled with interceptions before being benched this past season and finished with 16 interceptions in 14 games. He likely will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he starts for a team next season.
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Posted 2/24/2025 2:17 am GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said he has "started something special" with WR Drake London, and Penix believes their connection is "only going to get better" next season.
Huddle Up: London was solid throughout the 2024 season, but he had 22 receptions for 352 yards in Penix's three starts. All signs point to London being a WR1 in 2025.
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Posted 2/09/2025 10:12 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings QB Daniel Jones could be options for the Cleveland Browns this offseason if they look to add a veteran quarterback, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Huddle Up: The Browns likely will be adding multiple quarterbacks to the roster this offseason, so fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see who will be named the starter. The Browns starting quarterback probably will be a No. 2 quarterback in most leagues.
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Posted 2/04/2025 6:55 pm GMT
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (shoulder) recently told Good Morning Football: Overtime that he "got hit pretty good" in his right shoulder and elbow in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints and "never could get it really to where I wanted it."
Huddle Up: For what it is worth, Cousins was pleased with how his Achilles healed. The box scores back up what Cousins is saying, as he entered Week 10 with a 17:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Over his final five starts (beginning with the loss in New Orleans), it was 1:9. Cousins will almost certainly not be on the roster next season, but the combination of knocking off the rust from his Achilles rehab combined with the ill-timed shoulder/elbow injury may have been the root cause of his disappointing season in Atlanta. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if Cousins rebounds a bit with a new team in 2025.
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Posted 1/17/2025 7:47 pm GMT
Houston Texans TE Teagan Quitoriano (calf) will not travel with the team this weekend and has been ruled for the team's Divisional Round game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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