The Falcons are a 5.5-point underdog in this week's contest, likely leading to a passing game script.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.THE BLITZ projects Drake London to notch 7.2 targets in this week's contest, on average, putting him in the 82nd percentile among wideouts.The New Orleans Saints defense has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.55 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 4th-worst in football since the start of last season.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 cost of better passing efficiency.
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