2024 Player Outlook

Last season was an absolute abomination for those who invested first-round fantasy draft capital in Bijan Robinson. Who knew Arthur Smith would be so bad at his job that it would ruin fantasy seasons across the globe? Smith asked the Falcons to buy him a Ferrari (No. 8 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft) which he promptly kept hidden away in a garage, never to see the open road. It was such a mind-numbing approach to the season, especially after watching Robinson flash his potential during the rare moments when he was handed the ball, that Smith became the most hated man in football and lost his job the Monday after Atlanta’s final game. Now with head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson running the show, expectations just might be even higher this season. The Falcons added Kirk Cousins who, even after an Achilles injury, is a much better option than either Desmond Ridder or Taylor Heinicke, and his presence alone should open things up more for Robinson. Defenses will not be able to stack the box which will open the running room, but we should also expect his pass-catching skills to shine in this scheme as well. There’s a reason he is on the cover of our 2024 Draft Guide and we expect a surge this season worthy of a first-round selection.