This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Opposing offenses have completed passes at the 8th-highest rate in the NFL against the Chicago Bears defense this year (73.4%).The Chicago Bears cornerbacks rank as the 3rd-worst CB corps in the NFL this year in covering pass-catchers.The Chicago Bears pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.51 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 10th-slowest in the NFL since the start of last season.The Atlanta Falcons have been faced with a stacked the box on 17.6% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-most in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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