Atlanta Falcons

There weren't many running backs who were first-time Pro Bowlers last season. As of matter of fact, Atlanta Falcons Bijan Robinson was the only running back to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2025. Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon, Jonathan Taylor, and James Cook all made the Pro Bowl in the past.With more young running backs starting to break out, though, we should expect more first-time Pro Bowlers at the running back position this upcoming season. ... [Read More]

When the Atlanta Falcons were on the clock at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, everyone thought they would draft an offensive lineman or a defensive player. However, Atlanta shocked us all and took quarterbackMichael Penix Jr.with that pick. Even though the Falcons just signedKirk Cousinsto a massive four-year deal, they still decided to select a quarterback early in the draft.With the 2025 NFL Draft just weeks away, now is the perfect time to see which teams could surprise us and select a ... [Read More]

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Atlanta Falcons have some interest in trading the No. 1 5 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft in order to collect more draft capital, depending on how the first half of the first round shakes out. In addition, Graziano thinks the Falcons are likely to use most, if not all, of their early-round picks in 2025 on defensive players after they spent $100 million and the eighth overall pick on the quarterback position last year in Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix ... [Read More]

The Atlanta Falcons defense has struggled throughout most of the season but has finally offered some decent fantasy value over the last few weeks. This defensive unit has held opponents to 11 points or less in two of their last three games. Last week, the Falcons defense recorded four sacks and snagged two interceptions in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Now they get another plus matchup against the New York Giants offense, a unit led by quarterback Drew Lock, and they could be without lead ... [Read More]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder, knee) is in doubt for Sunday's AFC West Divisional showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, McConkey is dealing with an AC joint sprain in his shoulder and a knee sprain. The 23-year-old exited Sunday's contest late against the Atlanta Falcons with a knee injury and did not return. He is having a terrific rookie season so far, with 58 catches on 81 targets for 815 yards and four ... [Read More]