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Record: (0-0), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (0-0), 3rd in NFC South

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3 takeaways as Falcons release first depth chart of preseason

The Falcons released their first depth chart of the preseason on Wednesday, and there were a few surprises.

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Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	8	9	.471
2 BuccaneersBuccaneers	8	9	.471
3 FalconsFalcons	8	9	.471
4 SaintsSaints	6	11	.353

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1982

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

1478

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE, #8

RECEIVING YARDS

928

PHOTOS: Fans watch Atlanta Falcons get ready for season

Football fans cheer as they watch their favorite players in action during the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Falcons' Kyle Hinton (right) runs a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons defensive tackles Marlon Tuipulotu (left) and Devonnsha Maxwell run a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterbacks, from left, Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush and Jack Strand warm up during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich talks to a staff member before "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The Falcons' Harold Perkins Jr. (right) and Channing Tindall run a drill during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham (left) talks to guard Chris Lindstrom during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a ball during "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Freddie Falcon signs autographs for fans during the Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Football fans cheer as they watch their favorite players in action during the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" practice Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Lanier High School in Sugar Hill. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Atlanta Falcons Saturday Night Lights Practice

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What we learned from Falcons’ training camp practice at Lanier High School

Michael Penix Jr. had a rest day, Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdowns and lightning ended the Atlanta Falcons' "Saturday Night Lights" session early at Lanier High.

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