The Bengals are a 6.5-point favorite in this game, indicating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals offense as the 4th-most sluggish paced team in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the present time, averaging 29.60 seconds per play.The Cincinnati Bengals O-line ranks as the 6th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a harmful impact on all pass attack statistics across the board.The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has been quite strong when opposing running backs have gotten into space, giving up an average of 6.12 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 2nd-least in football.The Atlanta Falcons safeties grade out as the 8th-best safety corps in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.
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