THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 3rd-smallest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 118.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Atlanta Falcons have run the 2nd-least plays in the league since the start of last season, averaging a lowly 59.0 plays per game.The Seattle Seahawks defensive tackles project as the best unit in football since the start of last season with their run defense.The Atlanta Falcons have faced a stacked the box on 17.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-most in football. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Seattle Seahawks have stacked the box versus opponents on 19.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-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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