Bijan Robinson, Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players
The Atlanta Falcons are less than two weeks away from kicking off their second training camp under head coach Raheem Morris. Despite recording their highest win total since 2017, the Falcons' 8-9 record wasn't enough to snap their seven-year postseason drought.
As the team prepares for the 2025 season, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to lead what should be an explosive offense. Penix appeared in five games (three starts) last season, finishing with Atlanta's third-highest Pro Football Focus grade (87.9).
Veteran safety Jessie Bates III will look to guide a revamped defense featuring multiple rookie starters. Bates is Atlanta's top-rated returning defensive starter, while Chris Lindstrom is the team's highest-graded player overall (93.5).
Check out the Falcons' 10 highest-graded players (based on 2024 overall season grade) below.
Falcons PFF grades: 10 highest-graded players
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