Atlanta Falcons expert picks and predictions, 2026
Next game
Bears at Falcons, Week 6, Sun, Oct 18, 1 p.m. ET. No expert picks recorded yet.
Market line: CHI -3.5, total 48.5 (as of Oct 12, 3:40 p.m. ET).
Last game: the Falcons lost to the Ravens, 23-30 (Week 5). 40 of 54 experts had picked the Falcons. Every pick
Falcons games, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Picked the Falcons | Picks right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at PIT Steelers | L 13-20 | 0 of 23 | 23 of 23 |
| Week 2 | vs. CAR Panthers | L 3-34 | 2 of 23 | 21 of 23 |
| Week 3 | at GB Packers | W 35-14 | 1 of 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Week 4 | at NO Saints | W 45-24 | 11 of 23 | 11 of 23 |
| Week 5 | vs. BAL Ravens | L 23-30 | 40 of 54 | 14 of 54 |
| Week 6 | vs. CHI Bears | Sun, Oct 18, 1 p.m. ET | — | — |
How picks on the Falcons have done
- Straight-up picks on the Falcons: 12-42-0 (22.2%), 54 picks.
- Straight-up picks against the Falcons: 58-34-0 (63.0%), 92 picks.
- Spread picks on the Falcons: 14-19-0 (42.4%), 33 picks.
- Spread picks against the Falcons: 29-10-0 (74.4%), 39 picks.
All tracked experts together, all games this season. Pending picks are counted in the number of picks but not in the record.
Expert records in Falcons games
How each expert's picks in Falcons games have done, whichever side they took. 5 games is a small sample: many experts are level, and one game moves a record a lot. Season records are on the leaderboard.
Experts who picked at least 3 Falcons games, by straight-up win %.
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Reid ESPN | 4-1-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Brooke Cersosimo NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Graziano ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Dave Richard CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Bergman NFL.com | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| John Breech CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Kalyn Kahler ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Matt Bowen ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pamela Maldonado ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Pete Prisco CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Ryan Wilson CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Seth Wickersham ESPN | 3-2-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Tyler Sullivan CBS Sports | 3-2-0 | 4-1-0 | — | 5 |
| Ben Solak ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Bobby Kownack NFL.com | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Dan Parr NFL.com | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Eric Moody ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Gennaro Filice NFL.com | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Jamey Eisenberg CBS Sports | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 | — | 5 |
| Jared Dubin CBS Sports | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | — | 5 |
| Jeremy Fowler ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Lindsey Thiry ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
| Mike Clay ESPN | 2-3-0 | — | — | 5 |
31 experts who picked fewer than 3 Falcons games
| Expert | Straight up | ATS | Totals | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Breer Sports Illustrated | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Anthony Balaj Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Brandon Knapp Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| Eric Thompson Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| GA Skol Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| James Dator SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jeremy Reisman Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
| John Whiticar Pride of Detroit | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| R.J. Ochoa SB Nation | 1-0-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Warren Ludford Daily Norseman | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Brandon Gowton SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Christopher Gates Daily Norseman | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Conor Orr Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| David Fucillo SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Erik Schlitt Pride of Detroit | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Eva Geitheim Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Gilberto Manzano Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Jared Mueller SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| John Pluym Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mark Schofield SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matt Verderame Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Matthew Warren SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Meko Scott Pride of Detroit | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Mike Florio ProFootballTalk | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mike Kadlick Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mitch Goldich Sports Illustrated | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Mookie Alexander SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Ricky O'Donnell SB Nation | 0-1-0 | — | — | 1 |
| Sam Buegler Daily Norseman | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Shawn C Daily Norseman | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1 |
| Zac Snyder Pride of Detroit | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | — | 1 |
NFC South rivals
CAR Carolina Panthers · NO New Orleans Saints · TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers