Falcons pass rush ranked 20th despite league-leading sacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons' pass rush received a ranking of 20th in the NFL by CBS Sports, despite finishing second in the league with 57 sacks in the previous season. The improvement came largely from rookies James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker, alongside Brandon Dorlus's breakout performance. Pearce, who led the team with 10.5 sacks, faces potential suspension, impacting the team's defensive strength. Despite this, analysts believe the pass rush should rank higher, even assuming a half-season loss for Pearce.
- •Falcons' pass rush ranked 20th despite 57 sacks last season.
- •James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker contributed to defensive improvements.
- •Potential suspension for Pearce may affect defensive performance.
- •Analysts suggest Falcons should be ranked at least 10th heading into 2026 season.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons pass rush earns disrespectful ranking from CBS Sports
"Despite finishing second in sacks, the Falcons pass rush was ranked 20th in NFL by CBS Sports
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