This week's spread suggests a running game script for the Falcons, who are favored by 3 points.The Atlanta Falcons have run the 3rd-fewest plays in the league this year, averaging just 50.2 plays per game.After averaging 62.0 air yards per game last season, Kyle Pitts has seen a big decrease this season, currently sitting at 36.0 per game.Kyle Pitts's 30.6 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that weighs high-value offensive usage) has been quite a bit worse this year than it was last year at 44.8.When it comes to pass-blocking (and the importance it has on all passing attack stats), the offensive line of the Falcons ranks as the 5th-worst in football this year.
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