THE BLITZ projects the Atlanta Falcons offense to be the 3rd-worst paced team in football (adjusted for context) at the present time, averaging 30.10 seconds per play.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Marcus Mariota's running efficiency has tailed off this season, totaling a mere 5.90 yards-per-carry vs a 8.10 mark last season.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. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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