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 54.5% of their chances: the 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 fewest attempts in the league (just 32.3 per game) since the start of last season.Since the start of last season, the strong Atlanta Falcons pass defense has surrendered the 7th-least yards-after-the-catch in football to opposing TEs: a feeble 4.4 YAC.The Falcons safeties project as the 7th-best unit in football since the start of last season in pass coverage.
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