PFF grades for Falcons' projected starting offense in 2025
PFF grades for Falcons' projected starting offense in 2025 Looking at the Falcons' projected starting lineup on offense with PFF grades for each player
The Atlanta Falcons will officially kick off training camp next month, with their first open training camp practice taking place on July 24. Aside from the quarterback and center positions, the Falcons offense will largely look the same as it dead last season.
Michael Penix Jr. is taking over as the starting quarterback, while Ryan Neuzil is set to replace Drew Dalman as Atlanta's starting center. While this team has serious question marks on defense ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Falcons offense has the pieces to be one of the most explosive units in the league.
Let's check out the team's projected offensive starting lineup, featuring Pro Football Focus 2024 season grades for each player.
PFF grades (2024) for projected starters on Falcons offense:
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