THE BLITZ projects the Atlanta Falcons as the most run-heavy team on the slate this week with a 54.5% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Atlanta Falcons offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in football this year at run-game blocking.Cordarrelle Patterson has rushed for substantially more yards per game (65.0) this year than he did last year (38.0).Cordarrelle Patterson's rushing effectiveness has gotten a boost this season, averaging 5.29 yards-per-carry vs just 3.95 rate last season.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 make an offense more unpredictable and more effective.
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