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Falcons Top Fantasy Players

These are the top fantasy football players of the Atlanta Falcons as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.

Data as of August 26, 2026.

#	Name	Pos	Team	ADP	Bye
1	Bijan Robinson	RB	ATL	1.02	11
2	Drake London	WR	ATL	1.10	11
3	Kyle Pitts Sr.	TE	ATL	7.03	11
4	Brian Robinson	RB	ATL	14.10	11
5	Nick Folk	PK	ATL	15.04	11
6	Atlanta Defense	DEF	ATL	15.11	11

Bijan Robinson

Bijan Robinson's current ADP is 1.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 1st round, and 2nd selection overall.

Drake London

Drake London's current ADP is 1.10, which is the 10th pick of the 1st round, and 10th selection overall.

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Kyle Pitts Sr.'s current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.

Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson's current ADP is 14.10, which is the 10th pick of the 14th round, and 166th selection overall.

Nick Folk

Nick Folk's current ADP is 15.04, which is the 4th pick of the 15th round, and 171st selection overall.

Atlanta Defense

Atlanta Defense's current ADP is 15.11, which is the 11th pick of the 15th round, and 179th selection overall.

Atlanta Falcons 2025 Schedule

Week	Home/Away	Opponent
10	Away	Indianapolis Colts
1	Home	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2	Away	Minnesota Vikings
3	Away	Carolina Panthers
4	Home	Washington Commanders
6	Home	Buffalo Bills
7	Away	San Francisco 49ers
8	Home	Miami Dolphins
9	Away	New England Patriots
11	Home	Carolina Panthers
12	Away	New Orleans Saints
13	Away	New York Jets
14	Home	Seattle Seahawks
15	Away	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16	Away	Arizona Cardinals
17	Home	Los Angeles Rams
18	Home	New Orleans Saints

Atlanta Falcons News

Brian Robinson, Brian Robinson Likely has RB2 Job Secured

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson joined the team this past offseason to help offer some support in the backfield after the departure of Tyler Allgeier. Robinson started in the preseason opener, but didn't see any action during their second preseason contest. The expectation is that Robinson will take over as the RB2 in Atlanta with Allgeier moving on to Arizona. The former third-round pick posted multiple quality years with the San Francisco 49ers. Robinson didn't see a ton of action last year with the Washington Commanders, but his YPC was solid at 4.35 this past season. The Falcons don't have a ton of reliable depth behind starter Bijan Robinson, so the overall competition is limited. The 27-year-old figures to serve as the primary backup, but Bijan Robinson is a workhorse back, so his overall value is likely capped.

Brian Robinson player page.

August 26, 2026 2:34 PM EST

Kyle Pitts Sr., Kyle Pitts Sr. Continues to Gain Steam

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is coming off the best season of his professional career. Finally, Pitts posted great numbers last season after a few average years in Atlanta. The Falcons changed quarterbacks this offseason, but that might actually help Pitts this upcoming season. Pitts has been a favorite target for new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the preseason. The two are quickly building chemistry together, which is encouraging for fantasy managers. Pitts registered 88 receptions, 928 receiving yards, and five touchdowns this past season. He'll look to beat those numbers in 2026 as likely the No. 2 option behind Drake London in the passing attack.

Kyle Pitts Sr. player page.

August 26, 2026 2:19 PM EST

Michael Penix Jr., Michael Penix Jr. Thinks he'll be Ready for Week 1

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee), who was cleared to participate in team drills earlier this week, thinks he will be ready to go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Tori McElhaney of the team's official website. "I felt good. I felt confident," Penix said about his return to training camp practice this week. He will not participate in the preseason finale on Friday against the Miami Dolphins, but if the Falcons decide they want to roll with Penix as their starter over the struggling Tua Tagovailoa, he should be physically ready after suffering a partially torn left ACL last year. The 26-year-old was the eighth overall pick in 2024 from the University of Washington, and the Falcons are still holding out hope that he is the long-term answer under center. Given how bad Tua has looked this summer, it is looking more plausible that Penix could be named the Week 1 starter despite missing a big chunk of camp while rehabbing his knee. Still, for fantasy purposes, Penix should be viewed as nothing more than a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues after throwing for 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns, and three picks in nine starts in 2025.

Michael Penix Jr. player page.

August 26, 2026 9:53 AM EST

Tua Tagovailoa, Tua Tagovailoa to Start Friday Against Former Team

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night's preseason finale against his former team, the Miami Dolphins, according to Ari Meirov. Tagovailoa spent six seasons in Miami before the Dolphins released him in March, and he landed with Atlanta shortly afterward. His Falcons debut didn't offer much, as he completed three of five passes for 22 yards against Denver. He didn't play in Atlanta's second preseason game. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. has now been cleared for full-team work and rotated with Tagovailoa during first-team periods Monday. Atlanta still hasn't named its Week 1 starter. Tagovailoa is coming off a 2025 season in which he threw for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 14 starts. Friday gives the 28-year-old one more preseason opportunity, this time in a familiar building. The start itself doesn't settle Atlanta's quarterback situation, especially with Penix finally back in the mix.

Tua Tagovailoa player page.

August 26, 2026 9:43 AM EST

Tua Tagovailoa, Tua Tagovailoa's Play Making it "Impossible" to Earn QB Job

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the original goal for the Atlanta Falcons this summer was to have Tua Tagovailoa open the 2026 regular season as the starting quarterback while Michael Penix Jr. (knee) continued to rehab from a torn ACL he suffered last year. Rapoport adds that Tagovailoa's play during training camp and the preseason has made that plan "impossible," and it is now Penix's "job for the taking." Penix returned to team drills for the first time in camp on Monday, and if he plays up to his capabilities, it could create a best-case scenario for the organization that drafted the 26-year-old with the eighth overall pick out of the University of Washington in 2024. Time will tell if Penix can unseat Tua for the Week 1 starting job, but the previous expectation that Tagovailoa would open the year as the Falcons' starter is now out the window. After throwing for 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions in nine starts last year, Penix's long- and short-term fantasy value is slowly back on the rise. With that said, he could be on a very short leash if he wins the starting job, and his lengthy injury history makes him a volatile keeper asset.