Updated July 17, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET

The Atlanta Falcons are one week away from having their rookie class report to training camp, but those around the NFL don’t seem to have much faith in the team ahead of the 2026 season. Whether it’s due to uncertainty at the quarterback position, or a lack of belief in head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons are well off the radar.

Despite some reasonable skepticism, there’s no denying that this roster is loaded with playmakers on both sides of the ball. Atlanta has two elite ballhawks on defense and a trio of offensive weapons talented enough to rival any team in the league.

Pro Football Network released its NFL Top 100 player rankings and four Falcons officially made the cut. Here’s a quick rundown of all four.

Bijan Robinson ranked No. 38

Bijan Robinson landed at No. 38 on PFN’s Top 100. The dual-threat back was the only Falcons player ranked in the top 50. Robinson earned a PFN impact score of 86.4.

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“Heading into his fourth year in the NFL, Bijan Robinson has lived up to the hype as a top-ten pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. His RB Impact Score has improved every year he’s been with the Falcons, topping out with the second-best score among all running backs at 86.4 this season.” – PFN

Jessie Bates III ranked No. 51

Jessie Bates was next on PFN’s rankings, coming at No. 51 overall with an impact score of 83.9. Bates was just ranked as the NFL’s No. 5 safety in ESPN’s exec poll, and nearly cracked the top 50 here. The veteran safety continues to record interceptions at an incredible rate, which is noted by PFN.

“With 13 interceptions since 2023, Bates is tied for third among all NFL players with the most picks in that span. He’s been a playmaker in coverage ever since he got drafted by Cincinnati in 2018, tallying 27 interceptions in eight seasons in the league. There’s no denying the impact he’s made on the secondaries he’s played for.” – PFN

Chris Lindstrom ranked No. 74

Arguably the NFL’s best right guard, Chris Lindstrom came in at No. 74. While Lindstrom is unmatched as a run-blocker, PFN highlighted his struggles in pass protection last season.

“Lindstrom was more shaky than usual in pass protection in 2025, but he finished as the highest-scoring run blocker at his position. He also had the highest scoring among all guards every year from 2022 to 2024. If that doesn’t speak to how dominant he’s been along the Falcons’ interior offensive line, I don’t know what will.” – PFN

Drake London ranked No. 82

Last but not least, Falcons wide receiver Drake London came in at No. 82 on the PFN Top 100. London did miss some time last season but still recorded an impact score of 79.0.

“Drake London’s role with the Atlanta Falcons keeps getting stronger each year he plays. His receiving yards per game average has grown every year since he came into the NFL in 2022, most recently notching a career-high 76.6 yards per game. He missed five games but still came close to the 1,000-yard mark at 919 yards.” – PFN

The Falcons have a few others who arguably had a case for the Top 100. Cornerback A.J. Terrell, safety Xavier Watts, and tight end Kyle Pitts are each coming off productive seasons. If the team has a good year, there’s a good chance that a few more players will be listed in 2027.