Assuming Kirk Cousins continues to make good progress from last season's torn Achilles, the Falcons have all the pieces in place to reach the postseason for the first time since 2017.

The Falcons are loaded with young, top-end, skill-position talents, but question marks at quarterback could make or break coach Arthur Smith's third season as the team's coach.

In the wake of the Matt Ryan trade, the Falcons have entered a new era featuring top-flight skill talent in the form of Kyle Pitts and Drake London, with question marks about who will be throwing the passes.