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Atlanta Falcons Stats, trends and matchup insights · Updated · Data through Week 8

Through Week 8, the Falcons are 3-5, have at least one sack in each of their last 25 games, and their running backs have averaged 2.6 yards after contact per carry, tied for 2nd-best in the NFL.

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Streaks

The Falcons have at least one sack in each of their last 25 games.

Streaks

The Falcons have not allowed a passing touchdown in any of their last 20 drives.

This season

Atlanta Falcons RBs have averaged 2.6 yards after contact per carry (209 carries) this season -- T-2nd-best in NFL.

This season

The Falcons have allowed a QB Hit on 12% of pass attempts this season -- 2nd-best in NFL.

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The Falcons have been successful on 52.0% of plays they have run against a light front this season -- 3rd-best in NFL. The Bengals have allowed a success rate of 48.0% with a light front this season -- T-3rd-worst in NFL.

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The Falcons have rushed the ball on 48.0% of plays from scrimmage this season -- T-2nd-highest in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 5.0 yards per carry this season -- T-5th-worst in NFL.

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The Bengals have allowed an average drive start position from the 24.7 yard line this season -- best in NFL. The Falcons have an average drive start position from the 26.1 yard line this season -- 2nd-worst in NFL.

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The Bengals have forced 12 turnovers this season -- T-5th-most in NFL. The Falcons have turned the ball over 14 times this season -- T-6th-most in NFL.

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Win-Loss Summary

Falcons record in key game situations, 2026 season

  • Overall3-5 · 0.375
    T-20th in the NFL in win percentage
  • When committing 1+ turnover1-5 · 0.167
    T-6th-worst in the NFL in win percentage
  • When averaging under 5.0 yds per rush1-4 · 0.200
    T-5th-worst in the NFL in win percentage

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

Where the Falcons stand among all 32 teams, 2026 season

  • Scoring offenseT-23rd of 32
    21.4 points per game
  • Scoring defense17th of 32
    23.6 points allowed per game
  • Defense vs. wide receivers14th of 32
    29.6 PPR fantasy points allowed
  • Defense vs. running backsT-27th of 32
    25.8 PPR fantasy points allowed

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Defensive profile: the Atlanta Falcons are a run funnel, allowing 29.6 PPR fantasy points per game to wide receivers (league average 31.4) and 25.8 to running backs (22.0). See the full league map →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Falcons' defense performing in 2026?

Through Week 8, the Falcons have at least one sack in each of their last 25 games and have not allowed a passing touchdown in any of their last 20 drives. Atlanta is 3-5.

Who do the Falcons play in Week 9?

The Falcons host the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Where does this data come from?

All numbers come from Inside Edge's Remarkable engine and cover the 2026 NFL season through Week 8 unless a note says otherwise. This page is updated each week after the games.

This page presents descriptive statistical analysis for informational purposes only. It is not betting advice and does not guarantee any outcome. Data source: Remarkable™, Inside Edge's proprietary sports data engine.