2016 NFL Power Rankings: Chasing The West Divisions

Atlanta Falcons . 22. player. 44. It wasn’t going to take a huge amount of effort to get the Atlanta Falcons back into the playoff picture. Provided nobody screwed it up. So far it looks like GM Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn have done the job. Matt Ryan still has Julio Jones but now he’s got an exciting young cast of other role players around him. Mohamed Sanu arrived at the WR2 spot, rookie Austin Hooper gives them a tight end threat and Devonta Freeman is a versatile weapon at running back. <p>Meanwhile Quinn has had a free hand to build whatever kind of defense he wishes. Thus far the results are intriguing. Desmond Trufant is one of the better corners in football. Vic Beasley should take a major step forward as their primary pass rusher this season. Now they’ve added thumping safety Keanu Neal that should given them a more physical edge they’ve been lacking the past few years. If they can get a few more stops every week, getting the ball back to that offense, then it’s okay to feel good about Atlanta.</p>. .