NFL.com, Elliot Harrison Rank: 10
 NFL Top 5: Patriots, Falcons, Packers, Raiders, Steelers
 NFC South: Falcons (1), Panthers (19), Saints (22)
 Week 1 Opponent Ranking: Cowboys (15)
CBSSports.com, Pete Prisco Rank: 8
 NFL Top 5: Patriots, Falcons, Packers, Seahawks, Giants
 NFC South: Falcons (2), Panthers (17), Saints (11)
 Week 1 Opponent Ranking: Dolphins (12)
FoxSports.com Rank: 8
 NFL Top 5: Patriots, Falcons, Steelers, Giants, Cowboys
 NFC South: Falcons (2), Panthers (18), Saints (21)
 Week 1 Opponent Ranking: Dolphins (15)
 
 ProFootballTalk, Mike Florio Rank: 14
 NFL Top 5: Patriots, Falcons, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys
 NFC South: Falcons (2), Panthers (17), Saints (19)
 Week 1 Opponent Ranking: Dolphins (11)
