Kevin Stefanski, Bijan Robinson, and a new-look offense give the Falcons cautious optimism

With Kevin Stefanski taking over the helm of the Falcons and Kirk Cousins officially out of the picture, Michael Penix gets his first full campaign to prove he is Atlanta’s long-term answer. When a franchise goes through coaching changes, high-stakes quarterback investments, and years of hovering around the middle of the pack, finding sustained stability becomes the top priority.

The Falcons finished their 2025 campaign with an 8–9 record, missing out on a postseason run after being caught in a tight, three-way split atop the division.