Statistical Review thru Week 6 (Offense)

🏈 Passing Overview

The Falcons were using a two-QB system, with Michael Penix Jr. and Byrum Brown both seeing major time but in week 6 they made a change in the offense to replicate last years success.

Quarterbacks

Michael Penix Jr.

• 76/114 (66.7%)
• 1,219 yards
• 10.7 YPA
• 9 TDs / 9 INTs
• Long: 79
• 10 sacks taken

Byrum Brown

• 60/87 (69.0%)
• 792 yards
• 9.1 YPA
• 10 TDs / 3 INTs
• Long: 57
• 4 sacks taken

Team Passing Summary

• 138/206 (67.0%)
• 2,096 total passing yards
• 10.2 YPA
• 20 TD / 12 INT
• 14 sacks allowed

Takeaway:
The Falcons have very strong passing efficiency, with high completion rates and explosive yards per attempt. Penix provides volume but risk (9 INT). Brown provides better ball security and equal scoring.

🏃 Rushing Overview

A three-headed rushing attack with Bijan, Brown, and Penix contributing. While those 3 get all the love right now Head Coach HD loves getting the rookie, Eli Heidenreich involved when he can.

Top Rushers

Bijan Robinson

• 55 carries, 273 yards (5.0 avg)
• 4 TD
• 14 broken tackles
• 87 YAC
• Long: 21

Byrum Brown (QB)

• 28 carries, 285 yards (10.2 avg!)
• 2 TD
• 65 long
• 3 runs of 20+

Michael Penix Jr.

• 22 carries, 121 yards (5.5 avg)
• 3 fumbles

Others

• Eli Heidenreich: 18–120 (6.7 avg), 1 TD

Team Rushing Summary

• 134 attempts
• 837 yards
• 6.2 yards per carry
• 9 total rushing TDs
• 7 runs of 20+ yards
• 5 fumbles

Takeaway:
This is an elite rushing unit, led by Bijan’s consistency and Brown’s explosive efficiency. Penix’s fumbles are the only major concern. With the change of offense, expect a change in turnovers.

🎯 Receiving Overview

The Falcons spread the ball well just like last season but have a clear TE1 and slot presence.

Top Receivers

Kyle Pitts

• 27 receptions
• 707 yards
• 26.2 yards per catch
• 9 TD
• 79 long
• 342 YAC
  ➡️ One of the highest-impact TEs in the league based on these numbers.

Kadarius Toney

• 25 receptions, 413 yards
• 16.5 avg, 5 TD
• 65 long, 159 YAC

Wan’Dale Robinson

• 26 receptions, 351 yards
• 13.5 avg, 3 TD
• 57 long, 185 YAC

Bijan Robinson (as receiver)

• 23 receptions, 266 yards
• 11.6 avg, 0 TD
• 38 long, 194 YAC

Drake London

• 13 catches, 195 yards (15.0 avg), 2 TD

Team Receiving Strengths

• Big-play passing attack
• High YAC teamwide
• Multiple reliable options
• Pitts is a top-tier vertical TE threat

Takeaway:
This passing game is explosive and balanced. Pitts is the centerpiece, but Toney and Wan’Dale add big-play and short-area separation value.