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National Football Conference · NFC South
The Atlanta Falcons were founded in 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia. Known also as the Dirty Birds, the franchise plays home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and is headquartered in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Arthur Blank owns the club, with Ian Cunningham serving as general manager and Kevin Stefanski as head coach. The Falcons reached the Super Bowl following an 11–5 campaign in 2016, part of a stretch that included playoff appearances in 2010 (13–3), 2016, and 2017 (10–6). The years since have been leaner—the team posted 7–10 records in 2021, 2022, and 2023 before going 8–9 in both 2024 and 2025. The current roster features quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, and pass-catchers Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Jahan Dotson. On defense, edge rusher James Pearce Jr., linebacker Jalon Walker, and Za'Darius Smith anchor the front, while veteran kicker Nick Folk handles placekicking duties.
The 200 most recent checkable claims, from 87 pundits · 137 settled, averaging 37 out of 100.
The seasons we hold results for, 2009 to 2026.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1–2 | — |
| 2025 | 8–9 | — |
| 2024 | 8–9 | — |
| 2023 | 7–10 | — |
| 2022 | 7–10 | — |
| 2021 | 7–10 | — |
| 2020 | 4–12 | — |
| 2019 | 7–9 | — |
| 2018 | 7–9 | — |
| 2017 | 10–6 | Made the playoffs |
| 2016 |
Each pundit’s standing lean on Atlanta Falcons, measured against every other pundit who made a comparable call — same kind of claim, same season. +100 would mean the most bullish voice in every room; −100 the most bearish. At least two articles per pundit before a lean is shown, and the accuracy is how that pundit’s settled calls about this team have graded out.
more bullish than 94% of the room, across 2 articles · 15.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
more bullish than 92% of the room, across 2 articles · 0.0 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
Page 2 of 5 — unsettled claims first, then the settled ones, newest first.
Not settled yet. These are graded once the season or event they describe has finished.
| 11–5 |
| Reached the Super Bowl |
| 2015 | 8–8 | — |
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| 2010 | 13–3 | Made the playoffs |
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| 2009 | 9–7 | — |
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more bullish than 92% of the room, across 2 articles · 22.5 accuracy on this team (2 settled)
more bearish than 87% of the room, across 3 articles · on this team not settled yet
more bearish than 85% of the room, across 4 articles · 67.0 accuracy on this team (1 settled)
more bearish than 81% of the room, across 2 articles · on this team not settled yet
“Tagovailoa slots in as QB2 behind Penix, who's set to handle starting duties in Week 3”
“Atlanta is expected to keep three quarterbacks: Tagovailoa, Penix, and undrafted free agent rookie Jack Strand.”
“Atlanta is expected to keep three quarterbacks: Tagovailoa, Penix, and undrafted free agent rookie Jack Strand.”
“Most likely, Atlanta will try to sneak him onto its practice squad unless more significant moves occur at the QB position that free up a spot.”
“Complicating things for Rush is the emergence of undrafted free agent Jack Strand ... Rush remains among the NFL's most respected backup quarterbacks but might have to sign elsewhere”
“Atlanta has three tight ends that appear to be locks to make the roster in Kyle Pitts Sr., Austin Hooper, and Charlie Woerner.”
“Atlanta has three tight ends that appear to be locks to make the roster in Kyle Pitts Sr., Austin Hooper, and Charlie Woerner.”
“Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Zachariah Branch are all but locks to make the team.”
“Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Zachariah Branch are all but locks to make the team.”
“Atlanta has three tight ends that appear to be locks to make the roster in Kyle Pitts Sr., Austin Hooper, and Charlie Woerner.”
“Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Zachariah Branch are all but locks to make the team.”
“Drake London, Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Zachariah Branch are all but locks to make the team.”
“We know there's no chance of Branch being cut, given how much value he brings in the return game.”
“Pete Prisco on why he has the Falcons taking down the Panthers on the road, 21-17.”
“Pick: Falcons 21, Panthers 17”
“Right now, Tua Tagovailoa is at the top of the depth chart for Week 2, but we will have to track his status throughout the week.”
“if Michael Penix Jr. is healthy enough to play in Week 2, it wouldn't surprise me if Kevin Stefanski chooses to start him”