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Falcons can’t 'coast in the middle’ again in 2026

December 30, 2025 09:23 AM

Though the Falcons have the "potential to be great," PFT outlines why Atlanta must "sit back and assess" its roster for 2026 to avoid another season of middling results in a winnable NFC South.

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