☕️Bi-Weekly Brew: Atlanta Falcons Edition

By The Dynasty Cafe · July 23, 2026 · Play For Keeps Articles

Today, we head to Hotlanta to talk about the Atlanta Falcons.  The organization has had a bit of a shakeup this offseason, bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to challenge (and likely surpass) Michael Penix for the starting QB job, and also bringing in ex-Browns coach Kevin Stefanksi to lead the boys into battle.  Will the shakeup push this Falcons offense to becoming an elite unit, or will it be another relatively disappointing season for the Falcons?  Let’s dive in!

☕️Bi-Weekly Brew Themes☕️

For those that are new: welcome in!  Here’s what you’ll find in each edition of the ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew:

In each brew, we will assume super flex is in play, with full point PPR and .5 TEP. 

For each team, we’ll be identifying:

☕️Our House Blend: the perfect player for any build

☕️The Espresso Shot: a player to provide that high upside boost to your rebuilding team

☕️The Dark Roast: ole reliable, a player that can push a contender to its peak

☕️House Blend: Drake London☕️

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One of the themes for both contenders and rebuilders throughout this series is: acquire young assets with longevity.  Drake is that guy for the Falcons.  He’s entering his age 25 season with a bag of cash in hand, locking in his future as the Falcons WR1.  He was well on pace to posting another Top 10 finish in 2025 before injuries got in the way, causing him to miss five games. The perceived injury risk and uncertainty at QB provides a good buy spot for owners looking to lock down their teams WR1, or supplement an already strong WR core for a title run.  Even though he's had shaky QB play, he is still one of the most reliable WRs in the league.  Check out how Drake's QB Rating when Targeted shapes up against some of the other high volume target earners in the league.  

If Tua or Penix want to keep their jobs, they'll be wise to target Drake as much as possible. For fantasy purposes, contenders are getting a guy with 25+ point upside anytime he suits up.  For rebuilders, you get a long term anchor who will provide value for the next 3-5 seasons at a minimum.  Go get Drake now before the season starts and people remember how good this dude can be! (side note: peep that Jameson Williams rating!  Spoiler alert: he may have been one of the targets from the ☕️ Bi-Weekly Brew: Lions Edition!)

How can you get Mr. London?  Great question!  Lets take a gander at the Sharp Tracker for a potential move contenders can make:

With the addition of Michael Pittman, this trade is an obvious accept.  Since this is about Drake, let's pretend Pittman isn't there.  Two firsts is still a great price for a contender to go beef up their WR core.  Staggering like this is even better.  If it costs two 2027 firsts, then so be it.  However, if you can push one (or both) to 2028, that's the ideal move.  

This trade is a little spicy coming off JSN's electric 2026 season.  However, if I am a rebuilder, it's hard to pass up on the additional capital.  Drake is about eight months older than JSN, so age isn't a factor.  However, the drop off from JSN to London isn't enough for me to pass up the draft capital to add to my war chest.  I can go either way on this, but I don't mind the London side.  I would go after a 2027 first if possible, but I don't hate the 2028 first either, especially if it's looking like a lengthy rebuild.  

Another trade I saw was London for Achane straight up.  I'd be trading a lot of RBs for London straight up.  As a rebuilder, I want players at positions that historically have some longevity (see Bi-Weekly Brew: New York Giants Edition for a comparison of the production of RBs vs WRs throughout their careers).  Give me the elite WR to build around, and I'll worry about RB when the time comes to win again.  I would do the same for guys like Johnathan Taylor and James Cook as well.

☕️Espresso Shot: Zachariah Branch☕️

Zachariah is a bit of a dart throw, but dart throws can go a long way for rebuilders if they hit.  The 22 year old speedster was a 3rd round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and while he may not immediately hit, he has the electricity to be a mainstay on NFL rosters.  Branch is a threat to house the ball anytime he touches it, and that playmaking ability is what rebuilders will be hanging their hats on when acquiring this guy.  At time of writing, he is priced at WR66 on KeepTradeCut.  With a weak receiving room in front of him, he should have no issues getting on the field, even if it is just for a few gadget plays early on.  As his role grows, so will the value.  Rebuilders can buy low and either look to sell when that first value spike hits, or hold and hope he becomes a high ceiling play (time for our second Jameson Williams reference of the article) and not another Isaiah McKenzie.  Either way, he is a cheap, young asset that has the potential to see a huge spike in value.

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Here is an example of a trade I would make as a rebuilder to acquire Branch:

I couldn't find trades where people were receiving Branch on his own.  Instead of looking to do a one for one for Branch, the easiest route may be adding him in as a throw in to an existing trade.  If I were giving up a guy like Michael Wilson, I'd do a deal like this even if it was just one second and Branch.  I want the young player with a high weekly ceiling, as opposed to the older WR who only produces when Marvin Harrison Jr. is injured.  Once he starts to show where his ceiling is, he may be movable midseason if a contender needs a WR.  If not, just stash and watch the development happen.  Trading an aging WR for picks + Branch is a low risk move.  Consider adding Branch as a throw in if you're trading other WRs who are valued around Wilson away, such as Michael Pittman, Davante Adams, and Jayden Reed.

☕️The Dark Roast: Bijan Robinson☕️

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It was a toss up between Bijan or Pitts, and while I like Kyle Pitts, I'm not going to advocate going after him over Bijan (though he is easier to acquire).  The following take is what made me choose Bijan over Pitts for this section.  Get your oven mitts and face shields on, because this take is extremely hot:  Bijan is good at football.  Seriously though, have you seen him run? Bijan is pricey, but if I’m managing a contending team, I would move Heaven and Earth to get him.  He’s 24, he’s been a Top 10 RB every year of his career, and the pest that is Tyler Allgeier is gone.  You can look at all the metrics you want, and you'll see Bijan towards the top in a lot of them.  My favorite is the forced missed tackles stat below.  It's this ability that makes Bijan such a home run threat.

 Coming off a season where he had 9 weekly finishes in the Top 10, including Top 4 finishes in weeks 15-17 (aka, "the fantasy playoffs"), Bijan is a guy I’m willing to pay top dollar for to add to my contending team.  If you already have him, there’s no time like the present to build around him and go get your ring.

I'm not going to sugar coat it:  it'll be pricey to acquire Bijan.  I only recommend this for teams that are clearly in the top two or three of their league.  Here is a trade from Sharp Tracker that is most likely to be the cost, and one that I would do:

This is a hefty price, and not because you're giving up Hunter Henry.  Like I said, this is a move to make if you're undoubtably a top team in your league.  Picks are valuable, there's no debating that.  However, those picks could be anything, even Bijan!  They could also be, and likely will be, a player significantly worse than Bijan.  Take the guesswork out of it: get the real deal, and enjoy the points.  Assuming health, Bijan is one of the favorites every year to be the overall RB1, and is essentially a lock for a Top 5 season.  Go full Rams to put your team over the top: F them picks, and get your RB1 hammer. Oh, make sure you're trading for the right B. Robinson too.  Don't accidentally trade those picks for Brian Robinson! 

☕️Note to Readers☕️

Be sure to explore the Sharp Tracker for more trade ideas like those above.  That is a great tool for gauging what some of the best players are doing to buy or sell players.  Also, be sure to check out the Dynasty Rankings tab!  There you can upload your favorite experts rankings or create your own, and upload them to your Sleeper queue for upcoming drafts! 

I hope you enjoyed the content you consumed here today, and I look forward to seeing you for the next edition of the ☕️Bi-Weekly Brew! 

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Good luck and happy trading!

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