Atlanta Falcons
NFL team. Team code: ATL.
Quick Facts
- Team code: ATL
- Head coach: * (Atlanta Falcons Head Coach)
- Offensive coordinator: Tommy Rees (Tommy Rees — Atlanta Falcons Offensive Coordinator)
- Defensive coordinator: see Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Players (Fantasy-Relevant)
- QB: Michael Penix Jr. (PPR #NR), Tua Tagovailoa (PPR #NR)
- RB: Bijan Robinson (PPR #2), Brian Robinson Jr. (PPR #167)
- WR: Drake London (PPR #11), Zachariah Branch (PPR #NR)
- TE: Kyle Pitts Sr. (PPR #82), Kyle Pitts (PPR #NR)
2026 Outlook
New offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski (former NFL HC with the Browns and Vikings) brings a system centered on quick-strike passing, play-action, and run-game integration. The QB competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will define the offense's ceiling. Early OTAs (May 2026) showed both QBs actively competing with equal reps, rotating by period and drill. Tagovailoa has experience advantages but Penix has higher upside if fully recovered from ACL surgery. Either starter pairs well with elite weapons: Bijan Robinson (RB2 consensus), Drake London (WR1 on team), and Kyle Pitts Sr. (high-ceiling TE). Atlanta's schedule includes primetime opportunities early in the season, setting up strong playoff positioning if the QB situation stabilizes (per Falcons OTAs: Michael Penix Jr. vs. Tua Tagovailoa highlights).
Coaches
- Head coach: * (Atlanta Falcons Head Coach)
- Offensive coordinator: Tommy Rees (Tommy Rees — Atlanta Falcons Offensive Coordinator)
- Defensive coordinator: (unfilled — see page) (Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator)
Team Defense as a Fantasy Unit
(filled in by ingest — how this team's defense projects as a fantasy DST unit for 2026)
Recent News
- 2026-02-16 — What if Rams don’t hire an offensive coordinator? (What if Rams don’t hire an offensive coordinator?)
- 2026-05-20 — Will 2026 be the year the Rams manage a top 5 offense and defense? (Will 2026 be the year the Rams manage a top 5 offense and defense?)
- 2026-05-28 — SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos (SI's 2026 Ranking of the NFL’s Coach-QB Duos)
- 2026-05-29 — Why June 1 is a significant date for the NFL and a potential A.J. Brown trade - The... (Why June 1 is a significant date for the NFL and a potential A.J. Brown trade - The...)
- 2026-02-23 — Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator (Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator)
- 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season (2026 NFL Preview: The 10 New Coordinators Who Could Shape Upcoming Season)
- 2026-05-29 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Giants WR Carted Off At OTA's (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Giants WR Carted Off At OTA's)
- 2026-05-14 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions)
- 2026-02-20 — Cardinals round out coaching staff under head coach Mike LaFleur (Cardinals round out coaching staff under head coach Mike LaFleur)
- 2026-05-27 — Green Bay Packers 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV (Green Bay Packers 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV)
Open Questions
- Will Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. win the Falcons' starting QB job by Week 1? Source: Falcons OTAs — Tua connects with London and Pitts Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-24
- Can Bijan Robinson break Chris Johnson's 2,509-yard single-season rushing+receiving yards record? Source: 10 Bold Predictions for 2026 Fantasy Football Season Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-24
- Is Atlanta's 2026 starting QB Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr., and how does that affect Drake London's target outlook? Source: Steel Curtain top 2026 rookie fantasy team fits Status: open Last touched: 2026-05-22
Sources
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