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Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 starting lineups with PFF grades
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The Atlanta Falcons released their first depth chart of the 2025 NFL season on Tuesday afternoon. Head coach Raheem Morris may not care for depth charts, but the fans pay close attention. Two of the team's five draft picks will start in Week 1, but both first-round picks were listed on the second-string defense.
Arguably the biggest surprise came from the defensive line rotations. Former second-round pick Ruke Orhorhoro is no longer listed on the first-team defense. He has been replaced by second-year defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus . Morris praised the former fourth-round pick ahead of Wednesday's practice.
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"I really don't care about depth charts, to be honest," said Morris . "But Dorlus has done a phenomenal job."
Offensively, the Falcons are going with Elijah Wilkinson as their starting right tackle. Wilkinson will attempt to replace former first-round pick Kaleb McGary , who's been ruled out for the entire 2025 season.
Now that Sunday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is just a few days away, let's take a look at the team's official Week 1 starting lineups with Pro Football Focus grades for each player.
Projected Falcons starting lineup: Offense
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QB Michael Penix: 87.9
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RB Bijan Robinson : 92.8
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WR Drake London : 87.8
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WR Darnell Mooney : 74.0
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WR Ray-Ray McCloud: 62.7
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TE Kyle Pitts : 59.6
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LT Jake Matthews : 79.8
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LG Matt Bergeron: 70.9
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C Ryan Neuzil : 58.6
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RG Chris Lindstrom : 93.5
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RT Elijah Wilkinson :60.0
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Falcons starting lineup: Defense
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EDGE Leonard Floyd : 53.5
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DL David Onyemata : 66.2
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DL Brandon Dorlus : 63.0
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EDGE Leonard Floyd: 53.5
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ILB Kaden Elliss : 71.1
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ILB Divine Deablo : 56.8
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CB A.J. Terrell: 68.5
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CB Mike Hughes : 71.9
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NB Billy Bowman : 74.9 (college grade)
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S Jessie Bates : 80.2
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S Xavier Watts : 89.7 (college grade)
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Week 1 starting lineups with PFF grades
