The Eagles are a 3.5-point favorite in this week's contest, likely leading to a rushing game script.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Philadelphia Eagles to pass on 54.3% of their chances: the 8th-lowest rate on the slate this week.Opposing QBs teams have been afraid to rely on the passing game too much against the Atlanta Falcons, totaling the 10th-fewest attempts in the league (just 32.3 per game) since the start of last season.The Falcons defense has allowed the 4th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in football (just 117.0) vs. wide receivers since the start of last season.The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has been quite strong when opposing WRs have gotten into space, allowing an average of 3.83 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 5th-fewest in the NFL.
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