This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.Anthony Firkser has been among the most sure-handed receivers in football among tight ends, catching a stellar 80.1% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, ranking in the 88th percentile.The Cleveland Browns pass defense has yielded the 10th-highest Completion% in the league (73.5%) vs. TEs since the start of last season (73.5%).The Cleveland Browns pass defense has struggled when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, conceding an average of 5.73 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 8th-most in the NFL.The Atlanta Falcons have faced a stacked the box on 17.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-most in the league. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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