This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 42.8 pass attempts per game versus the Atlanta Falcons defense this year: 2nd-most in football.Opposing QBs have completed passes at the 8th-highest rate in football vs. the Atlanta Falcons defense this year (73.3%).The Atlanta Falcons defense has given up the 9th-most passing touchdowns in the league: 1.60 per game this year.The San Francisco 49ers have faced a stacked the box on 18.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 8th-most in the league. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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