NFL analyst lays out worst-case scenario for Falcons in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons ended the 2024 season on a bittersweet note. While it was encouraging to see Michael Penix Jr. play well in his first few starts, it felt like the team missed a chance to finally get back into the playoffs.
After a painfully long offseason, the Falcons are close to taking the field for their second official training camp of the Raheem Morris era. With 10 of 11 offensive starters set to return, the team should rely heavily on its offense in 2025.
The Falcons defense has a lot to prove, though. Fans are rightfully excited about first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr., but there should be an adjustment period with so many new faces and Jeff Ulbrich taking over as defensive coordinator.
Obviously, Atlanta wants to return to the postseason, but what is the team's worst-case scenario in 2025? PFSN Analyst Jacob Infante looked attempted to project the floor of each NFL team. The Falcons' worst-case scenario record for the 2025 season was 6-11:
Michael Penix Jr. takes the reins as quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons after Kirk Cousins followed up a 6-3 start by going 1-4 in the final five games before he got benched. That collapse can be attributed to poor quarterback play, but it's also a team game at the end of the day. -- Jacob Infante, PFSN
While a six-win season would certainly be a disappointment, Atlanta's projected floor is higher than two of three NFC South rivals. The Carolina Panthers' worst-case scenario was 4-13, while the New Orleans Saints had the lowest projected floor at 2-15.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the top-ranked team in the division with a worst-case projection of 7-10. The Falcons clearly have more question marks than the Buccaneers, but they seem to be miles ahead of the Saints.
Even in tightly contested division like the NFC South, the Falcons are facing a decent amount of pressure to finally take that next step in 2025. Players officially report for training camp on July 23, with the team's first practice coming on July 24.
Check out our Falcons training camp preview and latest 53-man roster projection for the 2025 season.
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