With a 3.5-point advantage, the Falcons are favored this week, indicating more of a focus on rushing than their typical approach.At the moment, the 8th-least pass-heavy offense in the league in the red zone (52.3% adjusted for context) according to the projection model is the Falcons.The Atlanta Falcons have called the 10th-fewest plays in the league this year, averaging a mere 55.8 plays per game.In regards to pass-blocking (and the ramifications it has on all passing game stats), the offensive line of the Falcons profiles as the 8th-worst in football this year.Opposing quarterbacks have completed passes at the 7th-lowest level in the NFL against the Saints defense this year (67.3% Adjusted Completion%).
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