ATLANTA FALCONS NEWS

NFL Power Rankings: Bills on top, Giants climb; how far do Packers, 49ers fall?

The Bills reclaimed the No. 1 spot in FOX Sports' power rankings. Meanwhile, two expected NFC contenders plummet down the list.

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Analysis: Tom Brady is losing more than just his cool

Tom Brady is off to his first 3-3 start in a decade

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second-half offensive woes doom 49ers in latest loss

The second-half offensive woes that have plagued the San Francisco 49ers early this season proved costly when the banged-up defense couldn’t bail them out

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons' confidence grows, tied with Bucs atop NFC South

The Atlanta Falcons are atop the NFC South

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles hold top spot, shakeups below in Bucky Brooks' top 10 NFL teams

The undefeated Eagles are still No. 1, but some upstart squads break into Bucky Brooks' top 10 this week.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Giants find ways to win; Packers are pretenders; Ranking NFL's top 10 teams

What stood out about Week 6 in the NFL? Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks tells you what he saw and ranks the league's top 10 teams.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NFL odds week 6: Sportsbooks win thanks to underdogs, upsets

Gambling Insider Patrick Everson recaps a profitable weekend for the sportsbooks thanks to upsets and underdogs winning outright.

OCTOBER 17, 2022

MyCole Pruitt - Catches touchdown in win Pruitt caught his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Pruitt was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a second consecutive week and played 16 offensive snaps, four more than his first appearance. He quickly made an impression on Sunday's game, catching a two-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota, marking the tight ends first touchdown of the campaign. Pruitt is eligible for only one more elevation before he'll have to be signed to the active roster.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Olamide Zaccheaus - Leads team in receiving Zaccheaus hauled in all four of his targets for 58 yards during Sunday's 28-14 win versus the 49ers.

Impact Zaccheaus tied Drake London in targets, but the former finished with team highs in receptions and receiving yards. While London and Kyle Pitts are the most talented pass catchers in Atlanta, Zaccheaus has quietly carved out a role as Marcus Mariota's most consistent receiver. The fourth-year wideout has caught multiple passes and recorded at least 20 receiving yards in each game this season, totaling 16 receptions for 271 yards and two scores.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keith Smith - Totals 10 yards in win Smith tallied one carry for two yards and reeled in his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 28-14 victory versus the 49ers.

Impact Smith played 28 offensive snaps and garnered his first two touches of the campaign. The fullback remains irrelevant in standard fantasy leagues, but he is likely to see periodic touches in Arthur Smith's downhill running scheme.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Williams - Three touches in win Williams totaled two carries for six yards and hauled in his only target for two yards during Sunday's 28-14 victory against the 49ers. He also returned two punts for 48 yards and...

Impact Williams played only seven offensive snaps and was the clear No. 3 RB behind Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley. However, Williams did see three touches in his limited action, which suggests the Falcons want to get him involved when he's on the field. Over his last four appearances, the converted running back has totaled 10 touches for 59 yards and one score.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Younghoe Koo - No field-goal attempts in Week 6 Koo made all four of his extra-point tries and didn't attempt a field goal during Sunday's 28-14 win over the 49ers.

Impact Atlanta's offense was surprisingly efficient in the red zone against the 49ers' depleted defense, hindering Koo's overall fantasy production. Regardless, it's an encouraging sign to see the Falcons consistently move the ball, which should bode well for the kicker moving forward. Through six games, the fifth-year pro has connected on all 14 of his PATs and 10 of 13 field-goal attempts, with two of those misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 6 top plays: Eagles top Cowboys; Bills edge Chiefs

Week 6 of the NFL has been a wild one, with several underdogs prevailing. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Falcons crack open celebratory beers in locker room after stunning 49ers

Still in their throwback "Dirty Birds" jerseys, the Falcons celebrated their upset over the San Francisco 49ers by cracking open some beers.

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Garoppolo blames offense for Niners' sluggish defeat

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo couldn't get his team's offense going in a 28-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rashaan Evans - Starts scoop-and-score in win Evans recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), one forced fumble and one pass defensed during Sunday's 28-14 win over the 49ers.

Impact Evans was responsible for a scoop-and-score late in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the 49ers, while he also tied with Troy Andersen for a team-leading 12 tackles in Week 6. The fifth-year pro is slated to operate in his usual role as one of the team's starting linebackers next Sunday versus the Bengals.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Andersen - Productive day in first start Andersen recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-14 win over the 49ers.

Impact With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Fransisco, Andersen was given the start at linebacker and tied with teammate Rashaan Evans for a team-high 12 tackles in Week 6. If Walker is unable to gain medical clearance ahead of next Sunday's contest versus the Bengals, the rookie second-rounder should once again serve as a key contributor in Atlanta's defensive unit.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Allgeier - 15 carries in win Allgeier recorded 15 carries for 51 yards during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Allgeier saw one fewer rushing attempt and totaled eight fewer yards than Caleb Huntley, though neither running back saw any work work in the passing game. With Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) sidelined, the rookie fifth-round pick has rushed 23 times for 129 yards while securing his only target for 20 yards over the past two weeks. Both running backs figure to see increased work as long as Patterson remains on injured reserve, but their overall potential will continue to be limited as long as they continue to split carries.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Huntley - Splits work with rookie in win Huntley notched 16 rushes for 59 yards during Sunday's 28-14 win versus the 49ers.

Impact Huntley registered one more rushing attempt and totaled eight more rushing yards than rookie fifth-round pick Tyler Allgeier, though neither running back saw any work in the passing attack. With Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) sidelined the last two weeks, Huntley has totaled 18 rushing attempts for 90 yards and one score. However, both of the aforementioned running backs' overall potential will remain limited as long as they continue to split carries.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Pitts - Catches first TD of 2022 Pitts hauled in all three of his targets for 19 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 28-14 victory over the 49ers.

Impact Pitts returned to action in Week 6 following a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury and scored his first touchdown of the campaign. Given his high ADP, the second-year tight end has been a major disappointment this season, but he still remains a key part of Atlanta's offense. Through five appearances, Pitts has caught 13 of 25 targets for 169 yards and one score. He'll look to build off his solid performance during the Falcons' Week 7 matchup against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Mariota - Three touchdowns in win Mariota completed 13 of 14 passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-14 victory versus the 49ers. He also rushed six times for 50 yards and an additional score.

Impact Mariota submitted his cleanest performance of the season as he threw just one incompletion and didn't fumble for the first time during the campaign. It was the second straight contest that Mariota didn't turn the ball over, which may be a sign he's shaken the rust off after not playing regularly since the 2019 season. Mariota was sharp from the start Sunday and completed 13 straight passes to start the game, including a two-yard touchdown to MyCole Pruitt and a seven-yard score to Kyle Pitts. Mariota's dual-threat ability was also on full display as he used his speed to make big plays in the running game and gave the Falcons a 21-14 lead in the second quarter with a three-yard rushing score. This type of performance is exactly what Mariota can bring to Atlanta's offense, but he'll have to prove he can do it consistently. He'll look to maintain his strong play in Week 7 against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

Marcus Mariota threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score against the NFL’s top-ranked defense, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 28-14 victory over the San Francisc...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS