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Atlanta Falcons

0 Super Bowls 2 NFC Titles 1966 Founded
Starting QB
Michael Penix Jr
16.6
#34 in the NFL

Atlanta Falcons All-Time Quarterback Rankings

43 Quarterbacks 2 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1
Matt Ryan
42.2 Good Great Average Slaps 14
2
Chris Chandler
33.8 Average Good Average Chill 5
3
Michael Vick
33.1 Good Good Average Chill 6
4
Steve Bartkowski
31.7 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 11
5
Chris Miller
30.3 Subpar Good Average Delulu 7
6
Kirk Cousins
Roster #25 Active
24.7 Average Average Subpar Delulu 2
7
Jeff George
24.7 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 1
8
Marcus Mariota
17.7 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 1
9
Michael Penix Jr
Starter #34 Active
16.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
10
Bob Berry
16.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 5
11
Bob Lee
16.6 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
12
Desmond Ridder
16.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
13
Joey Harrington
15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
14
Randy Johnson
14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
15
Doug Johnson
13.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
16
Scott Campbell
13.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
17
Billy Joe Tolliver
12.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 4
18
Wade Wilson
12.0 Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
19
Dick Shiner
11.0 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 2
20
Bobby Hebert
9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
21
Chris Redman
9.9 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 4
22
Hugh Millen
9.7 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
23
Scott Hunter
9.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
24
Taylor Heinicke
9.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
25
David Archer
8.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
26
Erik Kramer
8.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
27
Kurt Kittner
8.4 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
28
Matt Schaub
8.2 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 3
29
Mike Moroski
8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 6
30
Steve DeBerg
7.9 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
31
Turk Schonert
7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
32
Danny Kanell
7.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
33
Dennis Claridge
7.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
34
June Jones
6.9 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
35
Kim McQuilken
6.9 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
36
Steve Dils
6.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
37
Tony Graziani
6.4 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
38
Bruce Lemmerman
6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
39
Byron Leftwich
6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
40
Jeff Van Raaphorst
5.8 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
41
Pat Sullivan
5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
42
Steve Sloan
5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
43
Terry Nofsinger
5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Atlanta Falcons

Penix Jr vs Matt Ryan Falcons?

Michael Penix Jr took over as starter after benching Kirk Cousins, but franchise legend Matt Ryan now leads as president of football operations, guiding the team's new direction.

Falcons receivers offensive line quality?

The Falcons boast a talented roster with strong weapons around the quarterback, positioned well to compete in the wide-open NFC South under the new regime.

Falcons QB draft free agency plans?

With Kirk Cousins' expected release, the Falcons face a QB reset; new GM Ian Cunningham has not committed to Penix long-term and may seek depth via draft or free agency.

Falcons new coaches offensive system?

Matt Ryan is president of football operations, Kevin Stefanski head coach, and Ian Cunningham GM, signaling a rebuild with fresh play-calling to redefine team identity.

Who backups Falcons starter?

Kirk Cousins currently backs up starter Michael Penix Jr, but the Falcons plan to release him before March, reopening the backup spot.