The Falcons are a 6.5-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Atlanta Falcons offense to be the 8th-slowest paced team in football (in a neutral context) at the moment, averaging 29.39 seconds per play.Marcus Mariota's rushing efficiency has diminished this season, totaling a mere 5.65 yards-per-carry compared to a 8.10 rate last season.The Atlanta Falcons have gone up against a stacked the box on 17.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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