The Atlanta Falcons must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players by Tuesday’s cutting deadline, but they’re not expecting any big surprises. There are several players who have a chance to make the team, most of whom saw action in Friday’s final preseason game.
Once the roster is finalized, the Falcons can turn their focus to the 2024 NFL season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Former head coach Arthur Smith and running back Cordarrelle Patterson are scheduled to return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 8.
Let’s take a look at the Falcons’ projected starting lineups on offense and defense for Week 1, along with each player’s Pro Football Focus rating.
QB Kirk Cousins: 86.1
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RB Bijan Robinson: 69.1
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WR Drake London: 78.9
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WR Darnell Mooney: 55.2
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WR Ray Ray McCloud: 63.1
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TE Kyle Pitts: 68.1
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TE Charlie Warner: 62.6
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LT Jake Matthews: 71.2
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LG Matthew Bergeron: 59.1
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C Drew Dallman: 82.3
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RG Chris Lindstrom: 87.6
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RT Caleb McGarry: 75.5
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DL Grady Jarrett: 70.1
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DL David Onyemata: 83.3
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DL Zach Harrison: 63.0
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OLB Matthew Judon: 70.2
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OLB Arnold Ebiketty: 61.4
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ILB Cayden Ellis: 75.4
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ILB Troy Andersen: 50.6
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CB AJ Terrell: 74.6
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CB Mike Hughes: 51.8
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NB Dee Alford: 70
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S Justin Simmons: 67.9
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S Jesse Bates III: 90.6
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