Atlanta Falcons Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | SF | 11.0 | 20 | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 411 |
| W6 | CHI | 5.0 | 31 | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 403 |
| W5 | BAL | 5.0 | 30 | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 409 |
| W4 | NOLA | 4.0 | 24 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 336 |
| W3 | GB | 4.0 | 14 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 329 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
AWAY @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity, strong pass rush and strong opportunity currently outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. Atlanta Falcons brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush • Opportunity
HOME vs Cincinnati Bengals
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is relatively balanced, with no single advantage or concern strong enough to move the projection far from neutral. Atlanta Falcons brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Pass Rush
HOME vs Kansas City Chiefs
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play, despite strong pass rush. Atlanta Falcons brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Pass Rush
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 6.3 pts | Pending | DEF #14 | AWAY @ TB |
| 2026 Week 7 | 1.6 pts | 11.0 pts | DEF #26 | HOME vs SF |
| 2026 Week 6 | 5.3 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #18 | HOME vs CHI |
| 2026 Week 5 | 7.3 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #19 | HOME vs BAL |
| 2026 Week 4 | 6.9 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #19 | AWAY @ NOLA |
| 2026 Week 3 | 9.3 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #13 | AWAY @ GB |
| 2026 Week 2 | 8.2 pts | 1.0 pts | DEF #16 | HOME vs CAR |
| 2026 Week 1 | 5.6 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #26 | AWAY @ PIT |