This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Drake London’s 2.47 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this season represents a a material gain in his efficiency in picking up extra yardage over last season’s 0.0% mark.
The Washington Commanders defense has surrendered the 3rd-most adjusted receiving yards per game in the NFL (206.0) versus wideouts this year.
The Commanders pass defense has displayed poor efficiency versus wideouts this year, giving up 10.74 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the most in the NFL.
The Commanders linebackers profile as the 4th-worst collection of LBs in the league this year in defending receivers.
Cons
The leading projections forecast the Atlanta Falcons to be the 5th-least pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 53.8% pass rate, given their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.
Based on the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is forecasted by the projections to see only 126.7 total plays called: the 5th-fewest on the slate this week.
Drake London has been much less involved in his offense’s passing game this year (20.8% Target Share in games he has been on the field) than he was last year (29.1%).
After totaling 75.0 air yards per game last season, Drake London has produced significantly fewer this season, now boasting 67.0 per game.
Drake London’s ball-catching skills have diminished this year, with his Adjusted Completion Rate falling off from 62.6% to 57.0%.