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NFL · Week 8 · Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET
Atlanta Falcons Depth Chart 2026
Starters: QB Michael Penix Jr., RB Bijan Robinson, WR1 Drake London, WR2 Jahan Dotson, WR3 Olamide Zaccheaus, TE Kyle Pitts Sr.
Next game: at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET. The sportsbooks give the Atlanta Falcons 46% to win (moneyline, margin removed). Falcons vs Buccaneers preview
Who is out on the Falcons depth chart
4 players listed first at a position on the injury report: Olamide Zaccheaus (wide receiver 3, out, shoulder), Divine Deablo (right inside linebacker, out, forearm), Billy Bowman Jr. (nickel back, out, hamstring), Brian Robinson Jr. (kick returner, out, hamstring).
Also on the report: Avieon Terrell (out), Jack Strand (out), Andy Dalton (out), Michael Jerrell (injured reserve), Beaux Collins (injured reserve), Cameron Williams (injured reserve).
Full list with the injury and the status: Falcons injury report.
Falcons depth chart position by position
Falcons offense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Michael Penix Jr. | Tua Tagovailoa | Andy Dalton (out) | Jack Strand (out) |
| Running Back | Bijan Robinson | Brian Robinson Jr. (out) | Khalil Herbert | Trey Sermon |
| Wide Receiver 1 | Drake London | Zachariah Branch | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 2 | Jahan Dotson | Chris Blair | - | - |
| Wide Receiver 3 | Olamide Zaccheaus (out) | Beaux Collins (injured reserve) | - | - |
| Tight End | Kyle Pitts Sr. | Charlie Woerner | Austin Hooper | Nick Muse |
| Left Tackle | Jake Matthews | Cameron Williams (injured reserve) | Michael Jerrell (injured reserve) | - |
| Left Guard | Matthew Bergeron | Kyle Hinton | - | - |
| Center | Ryan Neuzil | Corey Levin | - | - |
| Right Guard | Chris Lindstrom | - | - | - |
| Right Tackle | Jawaan Taylor | Ethan Onianwa | Michael Jerrell (injured reserve) | Storm Norton |
Falcons defense depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | Maason Smith | LaCale London | Da'Shawn Hand | - |
| Nose Tackle | Gervon Dexter Sr. | Anterio Thompson | - | - |
| Right Defensive End | Brandon Dorlus | Zach Harrison | - | - |
| Weakside Linebacker | Cameron Thomas | Za'Darius Smith | Drake Jackson | Yasir Abdullah |
| Left Inside Linebacker | Kendal Daniels | Josh Woods | Brian Asamoah II | - |
| Right Inside Linebacker | Divine Deablo (out) | Harold Perkins Jr. | Christian Harris | JD Bertrand |
| Strongside Linebacker | Samson Ebukam | Jared Ivey | Charles Snowden | James Pearce Jr. |
| Left Cornerback | A.J. Terrell Jr. | Avieon Terrell (out) | Mike Ford Jr. | - |
| Right Cornerback | Mike Hughes | C.J. Henderson | Robert Longerbeam | - |
| Nickel Back | Billy Bowman Jr. (out) | Mike Hughes | Sydney Brown | - |
| Strong Safety | Jessie Bates III | DeMarcco Hellams | - | - |
| Free Safety | Xavier Watts | Sydney Brown | - | - |
Falcons special teams depth chart
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place Kicker | Nick Folk | - | - | - |
| Punter | Jake Bailey | - | - | - |
| Holder | Jake Bailey | - | - | - |
| Long Snapper | Liam McCullough | - | - | - |
| Kick Returner | Brian Robinson Jr. (out) | Olamide Zaccheaus (out) | Zachariah Branch | - |
| Punt Returner | Zachariah Branch | Olamide Zaccheaus (out) | Jahan Dotson | - |
Order as listed on the team's public depth chart; an injured player keeps his spot until the team moves him. Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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FAQ
Who is the Falcons starting quarterback?
Michael Penix Jr. is listed first at quarterback on the Atlanta Falcons depth chart.
Which Falcons starters are hurt?
Olamide Zaccheaus (wide receiver 3, out, shoulder), Divine Deablo (right inside linebacker, out, forearm), Billy Bowman Jr. (nickel back, out, hamstring), Brian Robinson Jr. (kick returner, out, hamstring).
How often is the depth chart updated?
Every day, from the team's public depth chart and the official injury report (last update Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET).
Updated Oct 26, 10:04 AM ET.
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