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Atlanta Falcons Defense vs Flex (RB/WR/TE)

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Falcons allow to flex (rb/wr/te). Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to flex (rb/wr/te)
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs FLEX
320
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Falcons

Players who have historically scored most against the Atlanta Falcons defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Christian McCaffrey⚠
SF
30.6
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#2 Target
Jauan Jennings
MIN
24
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)
#3 Target
Justin Jefferson
CLE
21.7
avg pts vs Falcons (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games flex (rb/wr/te) faced the Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Kenny Gainwell
TB
14
S2026 Wk8 Bucky Irving
TB
21
S2026 Wk7 Jordan Watkins
SF
8.6
S2026 Wk7 Luke Farrell
SF
2.4
S2026 Wk7 Kaelon Black
SF
10.9
S2026 Wk7 George Kittle
SF
14.8
S2026 Wk7 Jacob Cowing
SF
7.8
S2026 Wk7 Christian McCaffrey
SF
22
S2026 Wk7 Jordan James
SF
2.7
S2026 Wk6 Roschon Johnson
CHI
14.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Atlanta Falcons defense good or bad for fantasy flex (rb/wr/te)?
The Atlanta Falcons allow an average of 9 fantasy points per game to flex (rb/wr/te), ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (320 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which flex (rb/wr/te) should I start against the Atlanta Falcons?
Historically, flex (rb/wr/te) who have scored most against the Atlanta Falcons: Christian McCaffrey (30.6 avg pts in 2 games), Jauan Jennings (24 avg pts in 2 games), Justin Jefferson (21.7 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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