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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom voted top interior offensive lineman by AP
Chris Lindstrom has spent much of his six-year career under the radar playing for an Atlanta team that hasn't made the postseason since 2017. But Lindstrom's play deserves much more attention as his ability to create holes in the run game and protect the passer is a key part to Atlanta's offensive production. Lindstrom has been the top-graded guard by Pro Football Focus for three straight seasons and has won the honor of being voted the top interior offensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players among guards and centers, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Lindstrom got three first place-votes, two seconds and one third to beat out Joe Thuney for the top spot. Thuney, who was traded from Kansas City to Chicago this offseason, got two first-place votes, one second, three thirds and one fourth to finish second. Kansas City center Creed Humphrey got two first-place votes and finished third and Denver's Quinn Meinerz got the other first-place vote and came in fourth. Indianapolis' Quenton Nelson rounded out the top five. Baltimore Tyler Linderbaum, Philadelphia's Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens, Baltimore's Daniel Faalele and recently retired former Detroit center Frank Ragnow also received votes. 1. CHRIS LINDSTROM, Atlanta Falcons Lindstrom has allowed just three sacks and 37 pressures on true pass sets the past three seasons, according to PFF, and has been a steady presence on Atlanta's offense. But Lindstrom really shines at run blocking when his ability to get in space on zone runs has helped fuel Bijan Robinson's success. 2. JOE THUNEY, Chicago Bears Thuney has been one of the top guards in the league ever since being drafted by New England in 2016. He has been a first-team All-Pro the past two seasons in Kansas City and helped the Chiefs and Patriots reach the Super Bowl six times in his nine seasons. Thuney was forced to move out to tackle late last season for Kansas City, but will be back at guard as a key piece in Chicago following on offseason trade. 3. CREED HUMPHREY, Kansas City Chiefs The Chiefs were willing to part with Thuney in part because they were strong at the other interior spots led by Humphrey at center. Humphrey has taken the mantle from Jason Kelce as the top center in the league and made first-team All-Pro for the first time last season. Humphrey hasn't missed a game in four seasons and excels at both run and pass blocking. 4. QUINN MEINERZ, Denver Broncos After being drafted in the third round from Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2021, Meinerz has made steady progress each season and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2024 to get on this list. Meinerz allowed just 12 pressures last season, according to PFF, and is a violent blocker in the run game. 5. QUENTON NELSON, Indianapolis Colts Nelson's play has dropped a little in recent years but the 29-year-old is still one of the top guards in the league. He was an All-Pro his first three seasons after being drafted sixth overall in 2018 and earned second-team All-Pro honors for the second time in his career last season. Nelson has made the Pro Bowl all seven seasons. ___ AP NFL: Josh Dubow, The Associated Press
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Falcons' Chris Lindstrom voted top interior offensive lineman by AP
Chris Lindstrom has spent much of his six-year career under the radar playing for an Atlanta team that hasn't made the postseason since 2017. But Lindstrom's play deserves much more attention as his ability to create holes in the run game and protect the passer is a key part to Atlanta's offensive production. Lindstrom has been the top-graded guard by Pro Football Focus for three straight seasons and has won the honor of being voted the top interior offensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players among guards and centers, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points. Lindstrom got three first place-votes, two seconds and one third to beat out Joe Thuney for the top spot. Thuney, who was traded from Kansas City to Chicago this offseason, got two first-place votes, one second, three thirds and one fourth to finish second. Kansas City center Creed Humphrey got two first-place votes and finished third and Denver's Quinn Meinerz got the other first-place vote and came in fourth. Indianapolis' Quenton Nelson rounded out the top five. Baltimore Tyler Linderbaum, Philadelphia's Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens, Baltimore's Daniel Faalele and recently retired former Detroit center Frank Ragnow also received votes. 1. CHRIS LINDSTROM, Atlanta Falcons Lindstrom has allowed just three sacks and 37 pressures on true pass sets the past three seasons, according to PFF, and has been a steady presence on Atlanta's offense. But Lindstrom really shines at run blocking when his ability to get in space on zone runs has helped fuel Bijan Robinson's success. 2. JOE THUNEY, Chicago Bears Thuney has been one of the top guards in the league ever since being drafted by New England in 2016. He has been a first-team All-Pro the past two seasons in Kansas City and helped the Chiefs and Patriots reach the Super Bowl six times in his nine seasons. Thuney was forced to move out to tackle late last season for Kansas City, but will be back at guard as a key piece in Chicago following on offseason trade. 3. CREED HUMPHREY, Kansas City Chiefs The Chiefs were willing to part with Thuney in part because they were strong at the other interior spots led by Humphrey at center. Humphrey has taken the mantle from Jason Kelce as the top center in the league and made first-team All-Pro for the first time last season. Humphrey hasn't missed a game in four seasons and excels at both run and pass blocking. 4. QUINN MEINERZ, Denver Broncos After being drafted in the third round from Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2021, Meinerz has made steady progress each season and earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2024 to get on this list. Meinerz allowed just 12 pressures last season, according to PFF, and is a violent blocker in the run game. 5. QUENTON NELSON, Indianapolis Colts Nelson's play has dropped a little in recent years but the 29-year-old is still one of the top guards in the league. He was an All-Pro his first three seasons after being drafted sixth overall in 2018 and earned second-team All-Pro honors for the second time in his career last season. Nelson has made the Pro Bowl all seven seasons. ___ AP NFL:
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Bijan Robinson, Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players
The Atlanta Falcons are less than two weeks away from kicking off their second training camp under head coach Raheem Morris. Despite recording their highest win total since 2017, the Falcons' 8-9 record wasn't enough to snap their seven-year postseason drought. As the team prepares for the 2025 season, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to lead what should be an explosive offense. Penix appeared in five games (three starts) last season, finishing with Atlanta's third-highest Pro Football Focus grade (87.9). Advertisement Veteran safety Jessie Bates III will look to guide a revamped defense featuring multiple rookie starters. Bates is Atlanta's top-rated returning defensive starter, while Chris Lindstrom is the team's highest-graded player overall (93.5). Check out the Falcons' 10 highest-graded players (based on 2024 overall season grade) below. Falcons PFF grades: 10 highest-graded players OL Chris Lindstrom: 93.5 RB Bijan Robinson: 92.8 QB Michael Penix: 87.9 WR Drake London: 87.8 RB Tyler Allgeier: 86.4 DB Kevin King: 81.7 CB Natrone Brooks: 80.8 FS Jessie Bates: 80.2 OT Jake Matthews: 79.8 CB Clark Phillips III: 76.5 - READ: Falcons 53-man roster projection: Pre-training camp edition This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: 10 highest-graded players entering 2025 NFL season
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12-07-2025
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Bijan Robinson, Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players
Chris Lindstrom, Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr. were Atlanta's highest-graded players in 2024, per PFF The Atlanta Falcons are less than two weeks away from kicking off their second training camp under head coach Raheem Morris. Despite recording their highest win total since 2017, the Falcons' 8-9 record wasn't enough to snap their seven-year postseason drought. As the team prepares for the 2025 season, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to lead what should be an explosive offense. Penix appeared in five games (three starts) last season, finishing with Atlanta's third-highest Pro Football Focus grade (87.9). Veteran safety Jessie Bates III will look to guide a revamped defense featuring multiple rookie starters. Bates is Atlanta's top-rated returning defensive starter, while Chris Lindstrom is the team's highest-graded player overall (93.5). Check out the Falcons' 10 highest-graded players (based on 2024 overall season grade) below. Falcons PFF grades: 10 highest-graded players - READ: Falcons 53-man roster projection: Pre-training camp edition
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02-07-2025
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NFL Top 100: Falcons WR Drake London is No. 97, Arizona Cardinals' Week 16 opponent
The NFL revealed another two players in the "NFL Top 100" on Tuesday. They will reveal two players a day each weekday through August 29 and then the top 10 on Sept. 1. The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled face one of the players revealed in 2025 — Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London. Advertisement London makes his career debut in the "NFL Top 100," coming in at No. 97. Here is the video reveal: London caught 100 passes for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024. It was his first 1,000-yard season in his three-year career. Teammate Bijan Robinson, the Falcons' top running back, said London "is the nicest guy, but when he gest om the field, he turns different." He attacks the ball, runs good routes and also is a great blocking receiver in the run game. Guard Chris Lindstrom, London's teammate, spoke of the edge with which London plays and called him "the ultimate competitor." Advertisement In two career games against the Cardinals, London has eight receptions for 83 yards. The Cardinals will face London and the Falcons at home in State Farm Stadium in Week 16. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: Cardinals to face No. 97 player of 'NFL Top 100' in 2025
