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NFC South · Team dossier

Atlanta Falcons

2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 142–153

Timeframe

Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

4 distinct receipts

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  1. #1Atlanta FalconsNFC SouthStrong sample

    Falcons were −7 in turnover margin

    −7takeaways − giveaways2nd-worst of 32 teams

    The Atlanta Falcons posted a turnover margin of −7, 2nd-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    6 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    Verified Petty
  2. #2Atlanta FalconsNFC SouthStrong sample

    Falcons gave the ball away 12 times

    12giveawaysTied 3rd-most of 32 teams

    The Atlanta Falcons committed 12 giveaways (interceptions plus fumbles lost), tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    6 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    Verified Petty
  3. #3Atlanta FalconsNFC SouthStrong sample

    Falcons turned it over on 3.33% of plays

    3.33%% of offensive plays3rd-highest of 32 teams

    The Atlanta Falcons gave the ball away on 3.33% of offensive plays (12 giveaways on 360 plays), 3rd-highest of 32 teams, in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    360 offensive plays
    Cohort
    32 teams
    Verified Petty
  4. #4Atlanta FalconsNFC SouthStrong sample

    Falcons took a sack on 8.7% of dropbacks

    8.7%% of dropbacks7th-highest of 32 teams

    The Atlanta Falcons allowed a sack on 8.7% of dropbacks (16 sacks on 183 dropbacks), 7th-highest of 32 teams, in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    183 dropbacks (attempts + sacks)
    Cohort
    32 teams
    • Sacks are shared between protection, scheme, receivers and the quarterback. This is a team number.
    Verified Petty

Best material caveat: Sacks are shared between protection, scheme, receivers and the quarterback. This is a team number.

Further supported results

The rest of the numbers

Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.

MetricValueComparisonGamesEvidence
Blown double-digit leads0Tied 16th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Late fourth-quarter losses1Tied 6th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Longest losing run2Tied 11th-longest of 32 teams6Strong sample
Points allowed per game25.510th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Points scored per game23.717th-fewest of 32 teams6Strong sample
Scoring margin per game−1.8Tied 11th-worst of 32 teams6Strong sample
Win percentage2-4 (.333)Tied 6th-worst of 32 teams6Strong sample
Penalty yards per game64.314th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Oct 11, 2026 · Late loss
    Late loss to Baltimore Ravens
    Led or tied (20-15) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 23-30.
  2. Sep 20, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 31 to Carolina Panthers
    3-34 · Week 2

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.