NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks believe the Atlanta Falcons struck gold in drafting Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell ranked potential NFL head coaching vacancies ahead of the 2026 season, placing a possible Atlanta Falcons opening sixth among eight teams. The only teams ranked below Atlanta were the Miami Dolphins and the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Atlanta Falcons were hoping to emerge as a playoff contender in the NFC South division this season, but they have fallen flat on their face instead, posting a 5-9 record through their first 14 games. Not much has gone right for the Falcons this season, and the majority of their struggles revolve around second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC South division. The Falcons have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention after just 13 games, despite no one being above .500 in their division.

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.

The Atlanta Falcons just lost a key piece of their defense during their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/saints/onsi as Who Saints Fans Should Root For in Week 16 (Including Falcons). The New Orleans Saints certainly don't seem to be in contention for the top pick in the 2026 National Football League Draft any longer.