This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has yielded the 9th-highest Completion% in the NFL (75.5%) vs. TEs this year (75.5%).The Atlanta Falcons linebackers rank as the 8th-worst collection of LBs in football this year in covering receivers.The New Orleans Saints offensive line has allowed their QB 2.74 seconds before the pass (3rd-best in football since the start of last season), which has a strong effect on all pass attack metrics across the board.The New Orleans Saints have been faced with a stacked the box on 23.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 3rd-most in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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