Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom named Falcons’ best player by PFSN

The Atlanta Falcons haven’t qualified for the playoffs since the 2017 NFL season, but there’s reason to believe the drought may be coming to an end in the near future. For the first time in years, the team invested considerable resources to upgrade the edge rusher position.

Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. will look to elevate Atlanta’s pass rush this season. Offensively, the team filled its last remaining hole by signing center Ryan Neuzil to a two-year contract. The rest of the offense is set up for success in 2025.

Second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. should have no trouble distributing the ball to the team’s playmakers, including wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. The Falcons also have an elite offensive line led by three-time Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom and veteran left tackle Jake Matthews.

While the team has plenty of talent, Pro Football Sports Network thinks one player stands above all the rest. Lindstrom was chosen as Atlanta’s best player entering 2025 NFL season:

Bijan Robinson and Drake London deserve recognition as honorable mentions as the Atlanta Falcons‘ best player. In the end, though, it’s Chris Lindstrom who fits the bill the best. One of the best guards in the NFL currently, Lindstrom has been an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler each of the last three years. His five-year, $105 million extension in 2023 helped pave the way for interior offensive linemen to make tremendous paydays in future extensions. — PFSN

Lindstrom certainly has the body of work to qualify as the team’s best player. He’s been a steady force along the interior of the offensive line since being selected by the Falcons in the first round back in 2019.

There are more than a few other worthy candidates for the honor of Atlanta’s top player. Safety Jessie Bates III has been everything the team could have hoped for since signing as a free agent in 2023. Bates has 10 interceptions over the last two seasons combined and has become the undisputed leader in the secondary.

Running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London are each deserving of an honorable mention. Both players are coming off career seasons in 2024. Robinson finished third in the NFL with 1,456 rushing yards, and London finished fourth in the league with 1,271 receiving yards.

As the Falcons begin organized team activities (OTAs), the future looks bright, especially on offense.

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