Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons' #21 ranking reflects a team that has shown flashes of competitiveness but lacks consistency and quality wins through six games. At 3-3, they're performing better than struggling teams like the Texans (2-4) but haven't demonstrated the same level of play as division leaders, with their victories likely coming against weaker opponents rather than playoff-contending teams. The Falcons appear to have offensive potential but are likely hampered by defensive inconsistencies and an inability to close out games against quality competition, which is typical for teams hovering around the .500 mark in the middle tier of power rankings. Their 8.48 ranking score suggests they're a mediocre team that can compete but struggles to separate themselves from other average franchises. To improve their playoff positioning, Atlanta needs to start winning games against teams with winning records and show they can perform consistently on both sides of the ball, particularly tightening up defensively to avoid giving away leads in crucial moments.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
3-4 | 9.26 | -78 |
| #20 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
3-4 | 8.92 | -7 |
| #21 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
3-3 | 8.48 | -10 |
| #22 |
Houston Texans
|
2-4 | 8.47 | +39 |
| #23 |
Washington Commanders
|
3-4 | 8.03 | +10 |