2024 Atlanta Falcons Team Outlook
WR Ray-Ray McCloud, NYG - Deep-league Only
With Rondale Moore out for the year, McCloud has a clear path to being Atlanta's No. 3 wideout and primary returner. That makes him a decent option in deeper leagues. Especially leagues that count all-purpose yards.
TE Kyle Pitts, ATL - Solid/Safe Pick
One of the most heralded tight end prospects in recent NFL history, Kyle Pitts's career got off to a fast start before an injury and Arthur Smith's incompetence torpedoed his value. With Kirk Cousins now in Atlanta, fantasy managers are ready to be hurt again. Pitts is an elite physical specimen who led all tight ends in air yards and was top-10 in routes run, ADOT, and EPA. The coaching change and upgraded supporting cast should also help. Pitts is more of a huge downfield wideout than an in-line tight end, so his potential volume with Cousins under center is intriguing. ADVICE: Fantasy managers can never quit Pitts, but this may finally be that elusive top-5 season
PK Younghoe Koo, --- - Solid/Safe Pick
Koo remains one of the NFL's better kickers. Last season he finished 13th in fantasy scoring, making 32 of his 37 field goal attempts and missing one of 28 extra points. With Kirk Cousins and an upgraded receiving corps, the Falcons should improve their overall scoring, giving Koo a very good chance at moving back into the top-12 in 2024. A solid fantasy option with seemingly secure job security.
Atlanta - Not Draft Worthy
Atlanta fell to 27th in fantasy scoring last season. They struggled to get to the opposing passer (42 sacks ranked 21st) and were tied for the fewest interceptions (8). Bafflingly, the staff then bumbled the chance to draft an elite pass rusher with the No. 8 pick. While their next four picks did reinforce that side of the ball, the Falcons still project to be among the lesser stop units in football. This is not a unit to invest heavily in for fantasy purposes.
