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Matt Urben

Projecting the Falcons’ Week 1 starting lineups with PFF grades

The Atlanta Falcons must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players by Tuesday’s cut deadline, but we’re not expecting many big surprises. There are a few players on the bubble with a shot to make the team and most helped themselves in Friday’s preseason finale.

Once the roster is settled, the Falcons can shift focus to their Week 1 matchup against Pittsburgh Steelers to open the 2024 NFL season. Former head coach Arthur Smith and running back Cordarrelle Patterson are set to return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 8.

Let’s check out the Falcons’ projected Week 1 starting lineups on offense and defense, featuring Pro Football Focus grades for each player:

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