The Atlanta Falcons have a juicy matchup for fantasy football in week 9 versus the Dallas Cowboys.
The Atlanta Falcons host the Dallas Cowboys in week 9. Kirk Cousins is the QB-11. Despite early struggles and questions regarding recovery from injury, Cousins has the Falcons at the top of the NFC South Standings at 5-3.
Kirk Cousins is a solid start in superflex leagues. A huge part of Cousins being a viable start this week is the ascension of tight end Kyle Pitts. Pitts is the TE-4 and is No.2 in our Explosive Rating metric with a score of 121 (EPX). Kyle Pitts is a must start against a struggling Cowboys defense. Kyle Pitts is our 6th ranked tight end this week.
Expect a bounce back week from Drake London who had only 7.4 fantasy points in week 8. London is the WR-5 and has earned the ‘start your studs’ moniker. Despite not having name brand equity, Darnell Mooney has earned every week starter status as he is the WR-13 on the season. Late round drafters have reaped significant benefits from having Darnell Mooney on their rosters.
While this game will provide plenty of attack through the air, Bijan Robinson is set up for an absolute smash game. Bijan is the RB-4 on the season. Bijan is ranked No. 3 in running back receiving yards (244), receptions (31), and evaded tackles (39). Bijan ranks No.1 in yards created at 647. Don’t be surprised if Bijan is the RB-1 overall this week. Tyler Allgeier is also in play as this game could get out of hand and provide the Falcons a chance to run the clock out.
Start Atlanta Falcons players with confidence across the board. The reward of the spike weeks are far more valuable than the dud weeks from week to week variance.
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Kirk Cousins leads the Falcons to victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 8.
The Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Buccaneers in week 8. Kirk Cousins led the way with 276 passing yards and threw for 4 touchdown passes.
Propelling the passing game was Kyle Pitts who had 4 receptions, 91 receiving yards, and 2 touchdown receptions. Pitts 2nd touchdown was eerily close to being a fumble, however replay concluded that Pitts crossed the plane with the football. Kyle Pitts ends National Tight End week as the TE-2.
In the receiving game, Darnell Mooney led the way with 4 catches for 86 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. His counterpart Drake London had a quiet day with 4 catches for 34 yards. Darnell Mooney ends up as the WR-13 for week 8. Mooney and London both deserve to be in starting lineups in week 9.
On the ground, Bijan Robinson continues to justify his first round ADP price tag. Bijan ends up being the RB-4 on the week in PPR with 23.6 fantasy points. Tyler Allgeier remains one of the best handcuff running backs, but best left on benches in lineup leagues.
The Falcons get a juicy matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys at home in week 9. Fire up Falcons players with confidence!
Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
Despite a losing effort, there was plenty of fantasy goodness to be had from the Atlanta Falcons skill position players.
The Atlanta Falcons got trounced at home versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday by a score of 34-14. The Falcons were 3 point favorites throughout the week and could not manage to keep the score close.
In the box score, Kirk Cousins had a tough day as he threw for 232 yards, 1 touchdown pass, and 2 interceptions. Kirk Cousins is currently the QB-20 on the week in 4 point per passing touchdown leagues. A bright spot in the passing game was Drake London who logged 6 receptions for 63 receiving yards and a touchdown. London’s 18.3 points currently has him as the WR-7 on the week. London is a set and forget top-12 play the rest of the season.
Kyle Pitts turned in a 13.5 point performance in PPR leagues where he is the TE-7 heading into Monday Night Football. Pitts caught 7 of his 9 targets for 65 yards. Pitts is now a top-6 play on a weekly basis.
The Falcons ground game continued to show its muscle. Bijan Robinson had 23.3 fantasy points and is the current week’s RB-8. Tyler Allgeier didn’t muster much with his 23% snap share.
The Atlanta Falcons are 4-3 and will get a juicy matchup against the division rival Buccaneers in week 8. Continue to start Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson with confidence. Kirk Cousins remains a 2nd QB only in superflex leagues while Tyler Allgeier is best deployed as a stash or a desperation flex play.
-Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are one of the top running back duos as the midpoint of the NFL season is approaching.
The Atlanta Falcons backfield is rounding into form in 2024. Bijan Robinson is the current RB-7 while Tyler Allgeier is getting some flex cuff usage which makes him a valuable stash.
Bijan Robinson is averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game which ranks 15th at the running back position. Bijan is 7th in weighted opportunities with 85.3, 6th in targets with 23, and 4th in routes run with 107. The PPR usage is there for Bijan. Of note, Bijan was fully healthy in week 6 where he scored 25.5 fantasy points against the Carolina Panthers which made Robinson RB-3 on the week.
While Bijan Robinson is thriving, Tyler Allgeier is showing why the Falcons are comfortable rotating Robinson out for plays and series throughout each game. Tyler Allgeier was the RB-11 in week 6 with 19.8 fantasy points. Tyler Allgeier is 12th in red zone touches with 16, 6th in true yard per carry with 5.4, and 8th in yards per touch at 5.7.
Overall, fantasy gamers are getting plenty of production from the Falcons backfield. Bijan Robinson is a must start every week while Tyler Allgeier is a justifiable flex play as fantasy managers navigate through injuries and bye weeks. In the event Bijan Robinson were to miss time, Tyler Allgeier would enter top-12 status at running back on a weekly basis.
Rondale Moore suffered a knee injury that will end his season.
Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore is out for the season after suffering a knee-injury. The 4th year wide receiver has struggled to lift off in his short career.
This is a disappointing outcome for a player who was looking to benefit from a change in scenery. Just a week ago, Rondale Moore was reportedly pushing for the slot role and drawing praise from head coach Raheem Morris. Given the minor investment in Rondale Moore via a trade with Arizona Cardinals, don’t expect a big time acquisition to replace Rondale Moore.
Keep an eye on training camp reports for Casey Washington and Ray-Ray McCloud III and expect a lower tiered wide receiver to join the fold. The weapons to heavily invest in the Falcons offense remain Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts with secondary levels of exposure to running back Tyler Allgeier and second receiver Darnell Mooney.
Raheem Morris has high expectations for Bijan Robinson, giving calm to fantasy gamers who have been hurt before.
Raheem Morris has a plan that should make fantasy gamers very pleased. Atlanta Falcons beat reporter Marc Raimondi reports that head coach Raheem Morris stated the Falcons intention is to, “Get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations as you possibly can.”
Just last week, Bijan Robinson was speaking about his role in the Falcons offense being similar to the great Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. If Bijan wants to enter into elite territory, following the footsteps of Christian McCaffrey is surely a profitable path. A promising sign for the Falcons is player and coach sentiments being in alignment.
It is very difficult to find a Falcons offensive player who played under the Arthur Smith regime who isn’t elated with the hiring of Raheem Morris. The changes in Atlanta are creating giddiness in both the players and those drafting them.
The excitement can be seen for Bijan Robinson in our Dynasty rankings where he is ranked 2nd in our running back rankings and is firmly entrenched in round 1 on UnderDog at pick 7 overall.
