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Atlanta Falcons Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Falcons allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

16.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
36
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Falcons

Players who have historically scored most against the Atlanta Falcons defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Bryce Young
CAR
26.6
avg pts vs Falcons (3 games)
#2 Target
Baker Mayfield
TB
22.6
avg pts vs Falcons (4 games)
#3 Target
Sam Darnold
SEA
20.3
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Tyler Shough
NO
22.8
S2025 Wk17 Matthew Stafford
LAR
15.8
S2025 Wk16 Gardner Minshew
ARI
1.4
S2025 Wk16 Jacoby Brissett
ARI
11.6
S2025 Wk15 Baker Mayfield
TB
20.2
S2025 Wk14 Sam Darnold
SEA
23.3
S2025 Wk13 Geno Smith
NYJ
13
S2025 Wk12 Tyler Shough
NO
8.9
S2025 Wk11 Bryce Young
CAR
31.8
S2025 Wk10 Daniel Jones
IND
16.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Atlanta Falcons defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Atlanta Falcons allow an average of 16.8 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (36 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Atlanta Falcons?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Atlanta Falcons: Bryce Young (26.6 avg pts in 3 games), Baker Mayfield (22.6 avg pts in 4 games), Sam Darnold (20.3 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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