Which Falcons earned the highest offensive grades from PFF in 2021?
The Atlanta Falcons offense was maddening to watch at times in 2021 as the team adapted to head coach Arthur Smith’s scheme.
Atlanta had an overall point differential of -146 last season, while averaging just 18.4 points per game — down from 24.8 PPG in 2020 — and allowing 40 total sacks. One year later, the Falcons have a new starting quarterback, two new starting receivers and a new No. 2 tight end.
Since there has been so much roster turnover, here’s a look at each player on Atlanta’s new-look offense arranged by their Pro Football Focus grade in 2021.
OL Chris Lindstrom: 83.7
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RB Cordarrelle Patterson: 82.2
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TE Kyle Pitts: 80.3
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OL Drew Dalman: 78.3
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OL Matt Hennessy: 77.1
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WR Frank Darby: 74
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RB Damien Williams: 71.4
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OT Jake Matthews: 71.3
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WR Auden Tate: 69.6
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WR KhaDarel Hodge: 68.1
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TE Parker Hesse: 67.4
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OL Colby Gossett: 65.3
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WR Cam Batson: 65.2
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OL Elijah Wilkinson: 65
Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
WR Calvin Ridley: 64.2
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WR Olamide Zaccheaus: 63.4
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
WR Bryan Edwards: 62.9
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OT Kaleb McGary: 62.8
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
FB Keith Smith: 61.8
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QB Marcus Mariota: 58.2
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RB Qadree Ollison: 56.6
William Howard-USA TODAY Sports
TE Anthony Firkser: 54.3
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WR Damiere Byrd: 53.8
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WR Geronimo Allison: 50.7
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OL Jalen Mayfield: 49.2
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QB Feleipe Franks: 27.1
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