Check back every day for a new 2018 team preview in this year’s NFL power rankings countdown.
Today’s team is the Atlanta Falcons.
9. Atlanta Falcons
Keegan’s highest rated player: Julio Jones, wide receiver
Biggest strength: Receiving corps
Biggest weakness: Right guard
Best offseason move: Drafting Calvin Ridley
Worst offseason move: Not getting an extension done with Tevin Coleman
Game to circle on calendar: Week 1, at Philadelphia
Breakout candidate: Isaiah Oliver, cornerback
Key players in contract years: Matt Schaub, Tevin Coleman, Ricky Ortiz, Justin Hardy, Logan Paulsen, Andy Levitre, Grady Jarrett, Terrell McClain, and Brian Poole
Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman together make up one of the best running back tandems in football — both of these players have very different skill-sets which makes this backfield incredibly diverse and well-rounded.