Offense
The Atlanta Falcons playbook is excellent for players who want to air the ball out! While it requires an elite WR and solid offensive line, you can certainly win some shootouts with this playbook.
Key Formation
Pistol Ace is an excellent formation that will allow you to start the game very balanced as you learn the strengths of your team.
Key Player
WR with 85+ Spectacular Catch
Formations
- Singleback: Jumbo, Ace, Ace Pair Twins, Tight Doubles, Doubles, Y-Trips, Bunch
- I-Form: Pro, Twins Flex, Tight Pair
- Strong: Pro, Close
- Weak: Pro Twins
- Pistol: Ace, Slot, Y-Trips
- Gun: Split Offset, Doubles On, Wing Trips, Trio Falcon, Bunch Offset, Tight Flex, Spread, Trey Open, Empty Falcon, Empty Base
OFFENSIVE Draft Targets
- WR (SPD, SPC, CIT)
- TE (6’4”+, CIT, RTE)
- QB (PAC, DAC, THP)
Defense
The Falcons have really expanded their defensive schemes to allow for multiple DEs/LBs to rush and drop into coverage at different times.
Key Formation
Nickel 2-4-5 is a perfect point to build from for this playbook. If you end up slightly off either way, you will still have plenty of options!
Key Player
DE with 75+ Zone Coverage
Formations
- 4-3: Stack, Under, Over, Over Plus, Wide 9
- 46: Bear Under
- Nickel : Normal, Double A Gap, Wide 9
- Dime: Normal
- Dollar: 3-2-6
- Quarter: Normal, 3 Deep
DEFENSIVE Draft Targets
- DE (SPD, ZCV, ACC)
- SS (PRC, PUR, POW)
- DT (STR, BSH, TAK)