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Atlanta Falcons defense

Atlanta Falcons defense fantasy outlook for week 9 vs CIN. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard5.4-0.4 to 12.8DEF21
Half PPR5.4-0.4 to 12.8DEF21
PPR5.4-0.4 to 12.8DEF21

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 5BAL———11.0
Week 6CHI———5.0
Week 7SF———11.0
Week 8TB———2.0

Season range

45.0 points so far; 96.6 projected for the season (80% range 75.8 to 117.3, half PPR, 9 games left).

Atlanta Falcons defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ PIT5.05.0DEF16
Week 2vs CAR1.05.9DEF27
Week 3@ GB6.05.0DEF13
Week 4@ NO4.05.6DEF20
Week 5vs BAL11.07.1DEF7
Week 6vs CHI5.05.5DEF13
Week 7vs SF11.05.0DEF2
Week 8@ TB2.05.6DEF22
Week 9vs CIN—5.4upcoming
Week 10vs KC—5.2upcoming
Week 11Bye———
Week 12@ MIN—5.6upcoming
Week 13vs DET—5.6upcoming
Week 14@ CLE—5.6upcoming
Week 15@ WAS—5.8upcoming
Week 16vs TB—6.3upcoming
Week 17vs NO—6.2upcoming
Week 18@ CAR—5.6upcoming

Atlanta Falcons defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

45.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.6 a game), DEF14 so far. PPR 45.0, standard 45.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks182.2
Interceptions30.4
Fumble recoveries60.8
Defensive TDs10.1
Points allowed17722.1

Atlanta Falcons defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 51.3 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.7 a game), DEF22 the rest of the way. PPR 51.3, standard 51.3.

He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF14 to date, DEF22 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left.

Start or sit Atlanta Falcons defense in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Atlanta Falcons defense is DEF21 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Atlanta Falcons defense a 37% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Atlanta Falcons defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

5.4 half-PPR points (5.4 PPR, 5.4 standard), with an 80% range of -0.4 to 12.8.

Should I start Atlanta Falcons defense in week 9?

Sit in most leagues. Atlanta Falcons defense is DEF21 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Atlanta Falcons defense a 37% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Atlanta Falcons defense scored in 2026?

45.0 half-PPR points in 8 games (5.6 per game), DEF14 at his position; 45.0 in PPR and 45.0 in standard.

What is Atlanta Falcons defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 51.3 half-PPR points over his 9 remaining games (5.7 a game), DEF22 the rest of the way. PPR 51.3, standard 51.3.

Should I trade for Atlanta Falcons defense?

He has outscored his outlook so far (DEF14 to date, DEF22 projected from here), the profile of a sell-high: managers price the start, the projection prices what is left. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Atlanta Falcons defense injured?

Atlanta Falcons defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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