Ranking the top 3 players on the Falcons’ 2023 roster

Jessie Bates

While Bates signed a big-money deal to come to the Falcons this offseason, it doesn’t mean he will have big-money production. He’s undoubtedly talented, but Bates needs to prove he can be a difference-maker in Atlanta before we can put him in the top three.

A.J. Terrell

Terrell had a stellar 2021 campaign, but his production dropped off a bit in 2022. After only giving up 200 yards on 66 targets in 2021, he then allowed 430 yards on 68 receptions last season. Additionally, he gave up six more touchdowns in 2022 than he did in 2021.

Jake Matthews

While Matthews has been a quality player for the duration of his time in Atlanta, giving him top-three status feels a little too high. His veteran status may make him a top-three locker room guy, but he’s been surpassed by Lindstrom as the team’s stop offensive lineman.

Cordarrelle Patterson

While 2021 was fun, it’s very unlikely we see that Patterson again. He’s getting up there in age and his snap totals could take another hit after the Falcons took Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 pick in the draft.

Drake London

He needs one more season of production before he’s considered a top-three player.