Pros
- THE BLITZ projects the Atlanta Falcons to be the 5th-most run-oriented team among all teams this week with a 45.0% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
- The Atlanta Falcons O-line profiles as the 7th-best in the league this year in run blocking.
- The Atlanta Falcons have utilized some form of misdirection on 53.2% of their play-calls since the start of last season (7th-most in the league), which can confuse the defense and bolster offensive production.
Cons
- The Falcons are a 3.5-point underdog this week, likely leading to a passing game script.
- THE BLITZ projects the Falcons to run the 4th-least plays on offense among all teams this week with 63.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
- The Atlanta Falcons have run the 4th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 54.2 plays per game.
- This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
- Opposing teams have run for the least yards in football (just 68 per game) against the San Francisco 49ers defense this year.
Projection
THE BLITZ
53
Rushing Yards