Falcons release Week 6 unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday showdown with Bears

The Atlanta Falcons have published an unofficial depth chart for Week 6, a day-and-a-half style checkpoint that fans use to gauge the team’s projected starters and immediate depth as the season moves into its middle stretch. Atlanta will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Falcons’ release outlines how they are currently sorting players across the offense, defense, and special teams.

Published from Flowery Branch, the Falcons’ depth chart is presented as an unofficial guide. That distinction matters. NFL depth charts can shift late in the week as practice participation changes, matchups are considered, or teams adjust roles based on game-plan needs. Still, an official team posting gives supporters a clearer picture than rumors or guesswork about who Atlanta is leaning toward at each position heading into the next snap.

Depth charts in the NFL serve a practical purpose beyond fan curiosity. They reflect coaches’ weekly evaluation, including how the Falcons are balancing established pieces with players working into bigger roles. When a team releases a two-deep chart, it typically indicates which personnel are expected to see the most playing time, not only in the starting group but also as replacements if a starter needs to come out or if the game’s tempo forces rotation.

For this Week 6 game, the Falcons’ chart functions as the team’s current “best guess” across the offensive backfield, wide receiver and tight end groups, offensive line, defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs, along with special teams assignments. Because Atlanta is playing at home, the depth chart also provides a framework for how the Falcons expect to manage early-down alignments, plus the personnel groupings that will likely appear most often in obvious passing situations and third-down defenses.

The matchup adds another layer of attention. The Bears represent an opponent that can alter game-flow through their personnel packages and play design, which often requires the Falcons to think beyond base formations. Having a current depth chart in hand helps observers follow whether Atlanta’s staff is planning to meet Chicago’s strengths with specific coverage or rush looks, and whether the Falcons expect their depth to be tested by substitutions as the game progresses.

With kickoff approaching, the key watch items are late-week updates to the chart and any movement in how Atlanta assigns roles within units. Even after a team posts an unofficial depth chart, the most meaningful information often comes from what changes between the posting and game day, including whether the projected two-deep holds steady or the Falcons narrow or broaden the roles for certain players.

For now, Atlanta’s Week 6 depth chart is best treated as a snapshot of the Falcons’ current pecking order ahead of Chicago’s visit. It sets expectations for the personnel groups the Falcons intend to deploy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while still leaving room for adjustment as the week concludes.