Falcons have 2 of PFF's highest-graded position groups ever

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It doesn't take a professional scout to see that the best thing the Atlanta Falcons have going for them right now is Bijan Robinson. Expected to sign a new contract soon that will make him the game's highest paid running back, Robinson has already proven that he can perform at a level that none of his peers around the NFL can match.

Pro Football Focus has put together a new list of the highest-graded position groups in PFF history (going back to the 2006 season) and the Falcons' running back group from 2024 came in at No. 1, powered by Robinson and Tyler Allgeier.

"Led by star Bijan Robinson, the Falcons produced the best collective running back grade in PFF history. Robinson’s 92.8 grade naturally steals the show, but what shouldn’t go unnoticed is the efforts of backup Tyler Allgeier. Across 142 carries, Allgeier ran to an 84.1 PFF rushing grade, which ranked 11th among qualifiers. The pair combined to break 107 total tackles."

Robinson may be the king of the castle right now for Atlanta, but the best player in franchise history remains former superstar wide receiver Julio Jones - who played his position better than anyone else in the sport played their own when he was at his peak.

PFF also has the Falcons' 2016 wide receiver corps on their list, led by Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu and the underrated Taylor Gabriel.

"The Falcons’ 2016 offense continues to be remembered for several reasons, and its receiving corps was especially outstanding. Future Hall of Famer Julio Jones was unstoppable with a 93.4 PFF receiving mark, while complements Taylor Gabriel (85.9) and Mohamed Sanu (76.8) also contributed to Matt Ryan’s MVP season."

Jones finished the season with 83 catches, 1,409 receiving yards, six touchdowns and the highest average yards per route run in the league. Meanwhile, Sanu chipped in 59 catches, 653 yards and four touchdowns and Gabriel ended the year with 35 catches, 579 yards and six scores.

The Falcons also got great contributions in the passing game from their running backs, with Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman both posting over 400 receiving yards.

The 2013 Denver Broncos definitely have a case for the honor, but we may never see another offensive unit be so productive from every possible angle again.

This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Bijan Robinson, Julio Jones earn credit from PFF for dominating

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