The Atlanta Falcons have announced their 2026 regular season schedule, featuring tough matchups against teams like the Ravens, Chiefs, and 49ers. Score predictions for each game are available.
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Atlanta Falcons released their 2026 regular season schedule
Falcons will face tough opponents including Ravens and Chiefs
The schedule includes 17 games
Score predictions for each game are available
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Falcons schedule: Score predictions for each game in 2026
The Atlanta Falcons released their 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday and their "This is Sportscenter" parody video was a major hit around the NFL. The team's 17-game slate is no cakewalk, though. The Falcons will play several perennial contenders, including the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
Check out our score predictions for each game on Atlanta's 2026 NFL schedule below.
Historically, the Steelers have had the Falcons' number. However, Pittsburgh is still waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide if he wants to play, and there's no clear starting-caliber QB currently on the roster. The Falcons will squeak by in Week 1.
Last season, the Panthers swept the Falcons and won the division. Carolina is talented but I think the team will struggle under the weight of expectations this season. I think Atlanta secures a 28-24 victory at home in Week 2.
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This is where things get tough. The Packers are contenders and Lambeau Field is one of the toughest places to play. Green Bay gives the Falcons their first loss of the season here in Week 3.
This is the 20-year anniversary of the Steve Gleason game and will be played on Monday Night Football in New Orleans. The Saints should be better this season, but I think they will struggle under the bright lights of prime time.
Prediction: Win, 27-23(3-1)
Week 5: Baltimore Ravens (Sunday Night Football)
The Ravens are a more complete team than the Falcons, and have an elite quarterback in Lamar Jackson. Even though the game is Atlanta, I think Baltimore comes out on top in this prime-time Week 5 matchup.
The Bears took off under Ben Johnson last season and stole the NFC North crown. While I think the Falcons will have no problem hanging around, I'm giving the nod to Chicago here with a two-point victory.
Prediction: Loss, 30-28 (3-3)
Week 7: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers just keep on rolling along regardless of who their quarterback is. The Falcons lost a close game to a banged-up San Francisco team last season, and unfortunately, I think they will suffer a similar fate this time around. The 49ers win a close game.
This is the Falcons' first matchup against former offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Atlanta has had Tampa's number over the last two years and I think that continues here in Week 8. The Falcons win a high-scoring matchup on the road.
This International Series matchup should be a good one. The Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain. While the Bengals appear to have improved on paper, I'm not convinced they get back to contender status this season. I think the Falcons will get the best of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr chase and company in Week 9.
Prediction: Win, 23-17 (5-4)
Week 10: Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs finally came back to earth last season, but I can't see them being bad two years in a row. After a long trip, I think the Falcons will struggle against a revamped Kansas City team. I'm predicting a low-scoring affair with the Chiefs coming out on top.
Prediction: Loss, 20-14 (5-5)
Week 11: BYE
The Falcons' bye week comes right around the middle of the season following a brutal two-game stretch against the Bengals and Chiefs.
Last season, the Falcons crushed the Vikings on national television. Kyler Murray should be an upgrade at QB, but I don't see Minnesota improving very much overall. Atlanta will get its second win in a row over the Vikings in Week 12.
The Lions missed the playoffs last season, but they have been a powerhouse under head coach Dan Campbell. The Falcons will put up a good fight, but I think they will leave the Motor City with a loss here in Week 13.
Kevin Stefanski won two Coach of the Year awards in Cleveland and was still sent packing after the 2025 season ended. I think Stefanski gets his revenge here in Week 14, and the Falcons will leave Cleveland with a one-point road victory.
The Commanders started out hot under Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels in 2024, but they came back to earth last season as injuries caught up with them. I like Atlanta to win a thriller on the road here in Week 15.
Prediction: Win, 30-28 (8-6)
Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Here in Week 16, I think the Buccaneers get some revenge for the Falcons' earlier victory. Tampa Bay escapes with a 27-24 victory over Atlanta late in the season.
Prediction: Loss, 27-24 (8-7)
Week 17: New Orleans Saints
The Saints have improved, and I think head coach Kellen Moore is doing a great job. Still, I like the Falcons to pull off the series sweep over New Orleans with another close victory in Week 17.
Prediction: Win, 21-20 (9-7)
Week 18: At Carolina Panthers
The Panthers and Falcons always seem to play the wildest games late in the season. I think the Panthers get some payback for Week 2 loss here in the 2026 season finale.
Prediction: Loss, 27-24 (9-8)
Falcons final record prediction: 9-8
I think the Falcons finally get over the hump with a winning record (9-8) in 2026 and possibly sneak into a wild-card spot. The NFC South is expected to be a close race again, and Atlanta should be in the mix. Considering the Falcons have been fairly quiet this offseason, any record improvement should be seen as a major step forward.
Week 1: At Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 2: Carolina Panthers
Week 3: At Green Bay Packers (Thursday Night Football)
Week 4: At New Orleans Saints (Monday Night Football)
Week 5: Baltimore Ravens (Sunday Night Football)
Week 6: Chicago Bears
Week 7: San Francisco 49ers
Week 8: At Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals (Madrid)
Week 10: Kansas City Chiefs
Week 11: Falcons on bye week
Week 12: At Minnesota Vikings
Week 13: Detroit Lions
Week 14: At Cleveland Browns
Week 15: At Washington Commanders
Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 17: New Orleans Saints
Week 18: At Carolina Panthers
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Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL regular season schedule
Week 1: At Pittsburgh Steelers
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Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL regular season schedule
Week 1: At Pittsburgh Steelers
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Week 2: Carolina Panthers
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Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL regular season schedule
Week 3: At Green Bay Packers (Thursday Night Football)
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Atlanta Falcons 2026 NFL regular season schedule
Week 4: At New Orleans Saints (Monday Night Football)
