It was a forgettable day for the Falcons against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos in week 11.
The Atlanta Falcons suffered a brutal loss to the Denver Broncos 38-6. Fantasy goodness was the furthest thing from the menu for Falcons players. Bo Nix carried the day for the Broncos with an 85% completion percentage against the banged up Falcons defense.
The Falcons were shut out of reaching the end zone on Sunday. Kirk Cousins managed 173 passing yards, 0 touchdown passes, and threw an interception. Drake London had a respectable 3 catches for 61 yards. London’s wide receiver counterpart Darnell Mooney left the game early with a hamstring injury.
Bijan Robinson had his 5 game streak of 100 total yards or more snapped. Bijan, who is agnostic to game script saw his opportunities slip away as the game wore on. Kyle Pitts managed 1 reception for 9 yards much to the chagrin of his fantasy managers.
The Falcons mercifully have a week 12 bye. Their fantasy football playoff schedule will certainly make this week 11 debacle a distant memory. From weeks 15-17 the Falcons will play on the road against the Raiders, home versus the Giants, and square off in Washington against the Commanders. Up against any trade deadlines, this is the last call for scooping up Falcons players in fantasy football before they soar to new heights!
Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (elbow, shoulder) ...
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (elbow, shoulder) ...
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (shoulder, elbow) ...
The Falcons breathe a sigh of relief as Darnell Mooney is off the injury report heading into this week’s game against the Denver Broncos.
The Atlanta Falcons are banged up on defense, but got some good news for their offense heading into Sunday’s game in Denver. Darnell Mooney is not listed on the game report for injury.
There was a scare for Darnell Mooney fantasy managers when he popped up on the injury report for an Achilles aggravation. Processing the word Achilles does not bring favorable memories to light, just ask Christian McCaffrey fantasy managers.
Darnell Mooney is the WR-8 on the season. Kirk Cousins has connected with Mooney to put a damper on any questions about the Falcons having receiver talent behind Drake London who is the WR-4. He is 3rd in Explosive Rating (EPX) with a score of 131. Mooney is also 11th in Best Ball Points Added with 68.7.
Start Darnell Mooney with confidence. Oftentimes it is easy to fade players who don’t have name brand value, however Darnell Mooney’s game in 2024 has been name brand worthy.
Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
With an early injury to Drake London, Darnell Mooney capitalized on the opportunity with a big day in week 9.
The Atlanta Falcons outlasted the Dallas Cowboys 27-21 on Sunday. The pleasant week 9 result pushes the Falcons to a 6-3 record atop the NFC South standings.
Early on it looked like a Drake London day, but a hip injury made it a short afternoon for the Falcons star wide receiver. Darnell Mooney capitalized with 5 receptions for 88 receiving yards on 9 targets. Mooney scored a touchdown and came away with 19.8 fantasy points.
Darnell Mooney ended the week as the WR-11 and is the WR-12 on the season. Kirk Cousins has shown he can support multiple weapons. Darnell Mooney has earned a weekly role as a starter in fantasy lineups. The Falcons travel to New Orleans in week 10 to face the downward spiraling Saints.
Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1
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.
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
