Atlanta Falcons Power Ranking 2026

Atlanta Falcons logo
Tier 3: In the HuntNFC South, 1st
Power rank15of 32, Week 8
Record
3-4
PRT Score
53.0
Elo
1494
Form
+25
Projected
8-9

The Atlanta Falcons are No. 15 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 3-4 record and a PRT Score of 53.0, which puts them in Tier 3, In the Hunt. Their Elo rating of 1494 ranks 17th in the league, and they have gained 25 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 8.1 wins, an 8-9 finish, with the 24th toughest remaining schedule.

Falcons at Buccaneers: Next Game

Atlanta Falcons logoFalconsNo. 15, 3-4
atSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoBuccaneersNo. 16, 2-5

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 53.0PRT Score52.3
  • 1494Elo1464
  • +25Form+50
  • +0.4Net yards per play-0.2
  • -0.3Points per game margin+1.6

Falcons Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 5.1 more wins, for a projected 8-9 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1490, the 24th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Nov 147%
  2. Wk 9vsCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11Nov 850%
  3. Wk 10vsKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7Nov 1551%
  4. Wk 12atMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3Nov 2926%
  5. Wk 13vsDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 13Dec 652%
  6. Wk 14atCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20Dec 1345%
  7. Wk 15atWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25Dec 2057%
  8. Wk 16vsTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16Dec 2962%
  9. Wk 17vsNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26Jan 368%
  10. Wk 18atCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Jan 1049%

Percent is the model win chance for the Falcons with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Falcons Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Red zone scoring66.7%8th
  • Net yards per play+0.410th
  • Yards per play5.611th

Weaknesses

  • Third down rate allowed42.4%23rd
  • Third down conversion38.1%21st
  • Turnover margin-321st

Falcons Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play5.611th
  • Yards per play allowed5.212th
  • Net yards per play+0.410th
  • Yards per game337.317th
  • Yards allowed per game344.419th
  • Third down conversion38.1%21st
  • Third down rate allowed42.4%23rd
  • Red zone scoring66.7%8th
  • Turnover margin-321st
  • Points per game margin-0.319th

Falcons Elo Rating by Game

1414144914831517League avg 1500Start: 1490StartWk 1: 1473Wk 1Wk 2: 1426Wk 2Wk 3: 1470Wk 3Wk 4: 1505Wk 4Wk 5: 1483Wk 5Wk 6: 1459Wk 6Wk 7: 1494Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Falcons 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W29-20vsSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2+35.5 Elo
  2. Wk 6L23-31vsChicago Bears logoChicago BearsNo. 14-23.6 Elo
  3. Wk 5L23-30vsBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18-22.6 Elo
  4. Wk 4W45-24atNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26+35.3 Elo
  5. Wk 3W35-14atGreen Bay Packers logoGreen Bay PackersNo. 12+43.6 Elo
  6. Wk 2L3-34vsCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22-46.9 Elo
  7. Wk 1L13-20atPittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh SteelersNo. 10-16.6 Elo

Falcons Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 15 3-4

NFC South Power Rankings

NFC South

  1. 15Atlanta Falcons logoAtlanta Falcons3-4, next at TB Sun53.0
  2. 16Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay Buccaneers2-5, next vs ATL Sun52.3
  3. 22Carolina Panthers logoCarolina Panthers3-4, next vs DEN Sun40.9
  4. 26New Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans Saints2-5, next vs CLE Sun30.4

Falcons Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Atlanta Falcons ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Atlanta Falcons are No. 15 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 53.0 and an Elo rating of 1494. That places them in Tier 3, In the Hunt.

What is the Atlanta Falcons record in 2026?

The Atlanta Falcons are 3-4. They have scored 171 points and allowed 173, a margin of -0.3 per game.

Who do the Atlanta Falcons play next?

The Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 16) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Falcons a 47% chance to win.

What is the Atlanta Falcons projected record?

About 8.1 wins, or an 8-9 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 24th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Atlanta Falcons on offense and defense?

The Atlanta Falcons gain 5.6 yards per play, 11th in the NFL, and allow 5.2, 12th. That is a net of +0.4 yards per play.

How do the Atlanta Falcons rank in the NFC South?

1st of four by power rating. The NFC South order is Falcons (No. 15), Buccaneers (No. 16), Panthers (No. 22), Saints (No. 26).

Have the Atlanta Falcons played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1519, the 6th toughest schedule played in the league.

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