Falcons starting lineups (with PFF grades) based on first depth chart
The Falcons will play their first preseason game this Friday evening at home against the Detroit Lions. Head coach Raheem Morris said he plans to rest quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins, but all five rookies are expected to play. This will give Walker and Pearce a chance to show they deserve to start this season.
Based on the team's first official depth chart, let's check out Atlanta's starting lineups on offense, defense and special teams. We've included the 2024 Pro Football Focus season grades for each starter.
Falcons starting offense with PFF grades:
QB : 87.9
RB Bijan Robinson: 92.8
WR Drake London: 87.8
WR Darnell Mooney: 74.0
WR Ray-Ray McCloud: 62.7
TE Kyle Pitts: 59.6
LT Jake Matthews: 79.8
LG Matt Bergeron: 70.9
C Ryan Neuzil: 58.6
RG Chris Lindstrom: 93.5
RT : 73.8
Falcons starting defense with PFF grades:
EDGE Arnold Ebiketie: 68.2
DL David Onyemata: 66.2
DL Ruke Orhorhoro: 56.2
EDGE Leonard Floyd: 53.5
ILB Kaden Elliss: 71.1
ILB Divine Deablo: 56.8
CB A.J. Terrell: 68.5
CB Mike Hughes: 71.9
NB Dee Alford: 58.2
S Jessie Bates: 80.2
S Jordan Fuller: 53.8
Special teams starters with grades:
K Younghoe Koo: 69.0
P Bradley Pinion: 83.0
KR/PR Jamal Agnew: N/A
LS Liam McCullough: 67.3
Check out the Falcons' full depth chart ahead of Friday night's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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