Overall
#23
NFC South · 2026 Preview
Atlanta Falcons
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#24
Offense rank
#19
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#24
Defense
#20
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Pocket DistributorSecondary Archetypes
Efficiency QBImproviser
QB Archetype Score
0.580Confidence
HighMichael Penix Jr. has the highest Pocket Distributor archetype score among quarterbacks.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Three-Down BackSecondary Archetypes
Volume BackExplosive Runner
RB Archetype Score
0.960Confidence
HighBijan Robinson ranks in the top 3 among running backs for backfield target share.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
69.4Stability
Lower StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#29
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
46.5%
Opponents' avg win%
#29 of 32
Atlanta Falcons face the No. 29 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 46.5% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the NFC South
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | #27 | Weak |
| New Orleans Saints | #29 | Weak |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | #18 | Below avg |