Falcons enter a bye at 2-2 after a 34-27 win over Washington, with reinforcements from IR to shape the second half. The window to activate Troy Andersen, Bralen Trice, Ta'Quon Graham, and Storm Norton gives Atlanta options to bolster linebacker speed, edge presence, and interior depth, while A.J. Terrell and Darnell Mooney look to return and restore impact on defense and the receiver corps. A tough Monday-night test vs. Buffalo looms, demanding careful rotation management as depth pieces are integrated.

With the Bills at 4-0 visiting Atlanta, the bye provides time to reallocate snaps and reintroduce key players. The Falcons will lean on depth to weather the Bills’ efficient attack, while Ulbrich’s unit can experiment with personnel in pass-rush and run-stopping roles. The upcoming schedule emphasizes balancing rest with incremental increases in role clarity for the IR returnees and the returning starters.

Falcons reshuffle after deadline: Bralen Trice placed on IR for at least four games; Jordan Fuller signed to active roster to bolster the safety room alongside Jessie Bates III, Xavier Watts, and DeMarcco Hellams. The 53-man slate features top playmakers Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts mixed with veteran edge presence Arnold Ebiketie, Leonard Floyd, and DeAngelo Malone. The team also added Ryan Hayes and Carter Warren to the practice squad, rounding out depth along the line.

Injuries shape the short-term path, but the Falcons retain a high-ceiling offense with Penix/Cousins under center and a weapon-rich skill corps. The safety rotation expands with Fuller’s return, while the edge group combines youth and pedigree to pressure opposing passers. The additional practice-squad linemen signal ongoing depth-building as the season progresses.

Dallas built preseason momentum as Milton III steered the offense, CeeDee Lamb leveraged frequent targets, and Micah Parsons anchored a disruptive defense. Jaydon Blue flashed explosive potential with a first‑quarter TD before an injury cooled his night, while Deuce Vaughn and Mazi Smith showed they can contribute right away. The Cowboys’ depth and Milton’s growth ahead of Week 1 offer clear fantasy implications, especially for Lamb and Parsons in standard leagues or IDP formats.

Atlanta offered flashes via Bralen Trice’s edge burst and Nathan Carter’s bursts, but Dallas looked like the more complete unit overall. Milton III’s continued development behind a veteran line, Lamb’s target share, and Parsons’ elite upside set the stage for early-season fantasy bets, with Milton’s role to watch closely in the coming weeks.