NFC South · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 142–153
Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Atlanta Falcons posted a turnover margin of −6, 2nd-worst of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Atlanta Falcons committed 10 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Atlanta Falcons gave the ball away on 3.30% of offensive plays (10 giveaways on 303 plays), 3rd-highest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
The Atlanta Falcons allowed 26.6 points per game, 7th-most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blown double-digit leads | 0 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Late fourth-quarter losses | 1 | Tied 6th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 2 | Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 25.8 | 24th-fewest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | −0.8 | 12th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 7.6% | 10th-highest of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Win percentage | 2-3 (.400) | Tied 9th-worst of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 58.0 | Tied 18th-most of 32 teams | 5 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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