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Defense vs Position › Atlanta Falcons vs RB

Atlanta Falcons Defense vs RB

Fantasy points allowed by the Atlanta Falcons to running backs, with the matchup rank and whether it is a spot to start or sit.

The Atlanta Falcons allow the 4th-fewest fantasy points to running backs in the NFL, giving up about 2.3 PPR fantasy points per game to the position based on the 2026 season, which makes them a tough matchup to start a running back against.

2.3
PPR pts / game allowed to RBs
29th
most generous defense to RBs (of 32)
4th
fewest fantasy points allowed (toughest = 1st)
A tough matchup
to start a running back against
What the Atlanta Falcons defense allowed to running backs, per game, over the 2026 season (17 games). These per-game averages prove the matchup: higher numbers mean an easier defense to score on.
Stat allowed to RBs Per game
Fantasy points (PPR) 2.3
Rush yds 8.5
Rush TD 0
Receptions 0.8
NFL rank (1 = allows most) 29th of 32

Last updated October 3, 2026 · Data source: 2026 NFL season game logs (Sleeper), PPR scoring.

Where the Falcons rank vs running backs

Across the 2026 season the Carolina Panthers gave up the most fantasy points to running backs (the softest matchup to target), while the Houston Texans allowed the fewest (the toughest). The Atlanta Falcons land at 29th of 32, so treat this as one of the toughest matchups in the league, a spot to fade streamers and fringe running backs.

How to use this matchup
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