Offense
The Atlanta Falcons’ playbook is excellent for players who want to air the ball out. While it requires an elite WR and a solid offensive line, you can certainly win some shootouts with this playbook.
Key Formation
Pistol Ace is an excellent formation that allows 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 Twins, Deuce Close, Ace Pair, Pair Tight Twins, Bunch Ace, Doubles, Slot Y Flex
- I-FORM: Pro, Y-Off, Close, Pro Twins, Tight Twins, Tight Pair
- STRONG: Y-Off, Close, Twins Flex
- WEAK: Pro, Close, Twins Flex
- GUN: Split Close, Stack Offset Wk, Doubles, Y-Trips HB Wk, Bunch Wide, Normal Y-Flex Tight, Trio Falcon, Trey Y-Flex Wk, Trey Open, Empty Base Flex
To acquire the most flexibility with your lineup, try adding a pass-catching HB or TE if one becomes available.
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: Normal, 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
Adjusting an athletic defensive end to “man up” a TE or drop into a highly targeted zone area is a great way to slow down an offense.
DEFENSIVE Draft Targets
- DE (SPD, ZCV, ACC)
- SS (PRC, PUR, POW)
- DT (STR, BSH, TAK)