Atlanta Falcons 2026 Predictions

Where we have them finishing

• Nick: 3-14
• Nico: 4-13
• Brooklyn: 5-12

Why

The Falcons on paper look like they should be an above average team, but with QB concerns and a rotating coaching staff that has far been the case. The defense was top 10 in passing yards before taking a massive drop-off, and their are still questions who will be throwing the ball week 1 as both options do not seem to be really the best.
— Nick, 3-14

While the defense is impressive and the offense has its names, Stefanski has shown what a good defense with bad qb play looks like. Hard for me to see this team do well with the current stance of their qb room.
— Nico, 4-13

The Falcons have a ton of talent between Bijan, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but the QB situation between Penix and Tua is a massive question mark. The arm talent has never lived up to any potential, and Atlanta scored just 20.8 PPG (24th) last year, with only 33% of drives ending in points. The defense is solid, but they’ve struggled to sustain drives. 5-12.
— Brooklyn, 5-12

The 2026 schedule

• Week 1 — at Pittsburgh Steelers
• Week 2 — vs Carolina Panthers
• Week 3 — at Green Bay Packers
• Week 4 — at New Orleans Saints
• Week 5 — vs Baltimore Ravens
• Week 6 — vs Chicago Bears
• Week 7 — vs San Francisco 49ers
• Week 8 — at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 9 — vs Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 10 — vs Kansas City Chiefs
• Week 12 — at Minnesota Vikings
• Week 13 — vs Detroit Lions
• Week 14 — at Cleveland Browns
• Week 15 — at Washington Commanders
• Week 16 — vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 17 — vs New Orleans Saints
• Week 18 — at Carolina Panthers