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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 42.2 Good Great Average Slaps 14
2 33.8 Average Good Average Chill 5
3 33.1 Good Good Average Chill 6
4 31.7 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 11
5 30.3 Subpar Good Average Delulu 7
6 24.7 Average Average Subpar Delulu 2
7 24.7 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 1
8 17.7 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 1
9 16.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
10
Bob Berry
16.6 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 5
11 16.6 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
12 16.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
13
Joey Harrington
15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
14 14.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
15 13.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
16 13.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
17 12.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 4
18 12.0 Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
19 11.0 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 2
20 9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 4
21 9.9 Non-Factor Good Non-Factor NPC 4
22 9.7 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
23 9.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
24 9.3 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
25 8.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
26 8.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
27 8.4 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
28 8.2 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 3
29
Mike Moroski
8.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 6
30 7.9 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
31 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
32 7.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
33 7.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
34 6.9 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
35 6.9 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
36 6.5 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
37 6.4 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
38 6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
39 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 5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
42 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

How does Michael Penix Jr compare to Matt Ryan?

Michael Penix Jr is viewed by ownership as the current franchise quarterback, while Matt Ryan is considered the Falcons’ all-time great and is now being interviewed for a president of football role, impacting overall organizational direction.

Do the Falcons have a strong supporting cast?

Atlanta is expected to prioritize improving protection and weapons around Michael Penix Jr this offseason, with new leadership and coaching hires likely reshaping the offensive line and receiver group to better support the quarterback.

Will the Falcons draft another quarterback?

Atlanta’s owner has reaffirmed Michael Penix Jr as the franchise quarterback, but with his rehab timeline and Kirk Cousins’ uncertain future, the new football leadership could explore drafting or signing depth to stabilize the position.

What offensive system will the Falcons run?

After firing the head coach and GM, the Falcons are searching for new leadership, and the next head coach and offensive coordinator will design a scheme tailored to Michael Penix Jr’s strengths and health status.

Who is the Falcons backup quarterback?

Behind starter Michael Penix Jr, the Falcons currently have multiple experienced backups on their depth chart, including Kirk Cousins previously, with internal options such as Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, and Taylor Heinicke among the notable names listed.