The Falcons are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's contest, likely creating a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Falcons to run the 2nd-least offensive plays among all teams this week with 62.3 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Atlanta Falcons have run the 3rd-least plays in the NFL this year, averaging a mere 52.8 plays per game.Marcus Mariota's running effectiveness has declined this season, totaling just 5.66 yards-per-carry vs a 8.10 rate last season.Opposing teams have run for the 6th-least yards in the NFL (just 103 per game) versus the Washington Commanders defense this year.
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