Coaching News: Stefanski to Falcons, Bijan Robinson to the Moon?

Stefanski Lands in Atlanta: The Bijan Robinson Era Begins

It's official. The Atlanta Falcons have hired Kevin Stefanski as their new Head Coach, signing him to a 5-year deal on January 17th. For Fantasy Football managers, this is the news we've been waiting for.

The "Stefanski Effect" on Running Backs Kevin Stefanski's offenses in Cleveland were synonymous with an elite ground game. He turned Nick Chubb into the purest runner in football and made Kareem Hunt a fantasy starter alongside him.

• Bijan Robinson: He is now the undisputed Dynasty RB1. Stefanski knows how to utilize a bellcow back, and Bijan's receiving ability adds a dimension Stefanski didn't fully have with Chubb. Expect 300+ touches in 2026.
• Verdict: If you can buy Bijan, do it. The price is high, but the ceiling is 25+ PPG.

Other Major Hires

Robert Saleh -> Tennessee Titans

• Impact: Defensive boost. The Titans defense becomes a legitimate Dynasty hold.
• Offense: Saleh will likely want a "ground and pound" clock-control offense. This boosts Tyjae Spears (or whoever the RB1 is) in terms of volume.

Jeff Hafley -> Miami Dolphins

• Impact: The Dolphins move from an offensive-minded guru (McDaniel) to a defensive specialist. This brings uncertainty to the explosive passing attack.
• Tyreek Hill / Jaylen Waddle: Slight downgrade until we see the OC hire. The "track meet" era might be slowing down.

John Harbaugh -> New York Giants

A veteran stabilizer for a franchise in flux. This feels like a "culture set" hire. In the short term, expect a conservative, disciplined approach. Malik Nabers remains the only "must-start" asset here until the QB situation is resolved.