Atlanta Falcons

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said RG Chris Lindstrom is in concussion protocol. (Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lindstrom will have to clear all protocols later in the week to be available for Week 2.

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have any updates on Monday regarding the team's quarterback situation. (Source: Tori Mcelhaney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tagovailoa was not available in Sunday's loss against the Steelers. The status of both him and Michael Penix Jr. will need to be monitored in practice throughout the week.

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have any updates on Monday regarding the team's quarterback situation. (Source: Tori Mcelhaney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Penix was not available in Sunday's loss against the Steelers. The status of both him and Tua Tagovailoa will need to be monitored in practice throughout the week.

Da’Shawn Hand (quad) suffered a torn quad injury against the Steelers on Sunday that will require surgery. He is likely out for the year but is looking for second opinions. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)

Fantasy Impact: It’s another blow to the Falcons who have lost Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. already. With Hand out, they’ll have to bring in some free agent talent to bolster their ranks.

The Falcons D/ST allowed 20 points while picking up two sacks and forcing a turnover in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Atlanta's defense turned in a solid effort, limiting the Steelers to 264 yards of total offense in the loss. They recovered a Jaylen Warren fumble in the game, while Za'Darius Smith notched both of the team's sacks. The Falcons will now take on a Panthers defense that allowed 59 points to the Bears in Week 1.

Nick Folk hit two of his four field-goal attempts and added an extra point in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Folk hit from 51 and 43 yards out in the close loss. It was a disappointing Falcons debut for the long-time NFL kicker who missed just one of 29 field-goal tries for the Jets in 2025. He will look to bounce back against the Panthers in Week 2.

Kyle Pitts Sr. failed to catch his lone target in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: It was a rough day for the Atlanta passing attack as third-string QB Cooper Rush only passed for 143 yards. Pitts will hope to bounce back in Week 2 against the Panthers, although he will be tough to trust in fantasy as long as Rush is under center.

Drake London caught two of his four targets for 29 yards in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1. He also gained six yards on his lone carry in the game.

Fantasy Impact: London was quiet in the close loss, although his 29 receiving yards were good enough for him to finish second on the Falcons in that category. The Falcons were forced to play Cooper Rush, their third-string QB, thanks to injuries, so London should bounce back once either Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix is ready to return to the field. London sets up as a low-end WR1 heading into Week 2 against Carolina.

Brian Robinson Jr. carried the ball nine times for 31 yards in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson mixed in as the backup behind Bijan Robinson in the close loss. The veteran running back will continue to see some work as a breather back moving forward but he won't have much fantasy value outside of being a handcuff option. He will take on the Panthers in Week 2.

Bijan Robinson carried the ball 21 times for 83 yards and caught eight of his 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson was basically the entire offense for the Falcons in the close loss to Pittsburgh. He scored the team's only touchdown on a 23-yard catch at the end of the first quarter. It was an excellent start to the season for the star running back, who will slot in as a high-end RB1 in fantasy heading into a Week 2 matchup against the Panthers.

Cooper Rush completed 12 of his 22 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 20-13 loss to the Steelers in Week 1.

Fantasy Impact: Rush was pressed into action with both Tua Tagovailoa (oblique) and Michael Penix (knee) dealing with injuries. The veteran signal-caller struggled to move the ball against Pittsburgh's defense in the loss. Rush's lone touchdown pass went to Bijan Robinson for a 23-yard score in the first quarter. Rush could be in line to start again in Week 2 against the Panthers if Tagovailoa isn't ready to play.

Zachariah Branch (hamstring) is off of the injury report for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Source: Tori McElhaney)

Fantasy Impact: The rookie was limited at practice earlier in the week due to a hamstring injury, but he is over it now and is off of the injury report ahead of Sunday's game. He isn't expected to be a strong fantasy option against the Steelers, however, especially with Cooper Rush set to start at QB for the Falcons in the absence of Tua Tagovailoa (oblique).

Jack Strand will enter Sunday's season opener for the Falcons as the backup quarterback. (Source: Tori Mcelhaney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tua Tagovailoa was ruled out with an oblique injury. Cooper Rush will get the start as a result.

The Falcons signed DL Zacch Pickens. (Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pickens was previously released by the Giants. He'll add depth on the defensive line for Atlanta.

The Falcons signed EDGE defender Bralen Trice to their practice squad. (Source: Will McFadden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trice was previously waived by Atlanta. He'll get another opportunity on the practice squad.

Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Jessie Bates III is "ready to roll" for Week 1. (Source: Tori McElhaney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bates suffered a minor back injury during training camp. He has been practicing.

The Falcons signed Jammie Robinson to their practice squad. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Robinson will add depth for Atlanta heading into the season on its practice squad.

The Falcons signed Khalid Kareem to their practice squad. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kareem will add depth for Atlanta heading into the season on its practice squad.

The Falcons signed Zach Harrison to their practice squad. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harrison was previously waived by Atlanta. He returns on its practice squad.

The Falcons signed TE Nick Muse to their practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muse will hold a depth role in the tight end room for Atlanta.