The Falcons are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's game, which points towards a passing game script.The predictive model expects the Falcons to run the 9th-most total plays on the slate this week with 65.7 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.Opposing QBs have averaged 35.2 pass attempts per game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars defense since the start of last season: 9th-most in the NFL.The Atlanta Falcons offensive line profiles as the 6th-best in football since the start of last season in protecting the passer, which has a strong effect on all passing offense metrics across the board.The Jacksonville Jaguars defensive ends project as the 2nd-worst collection of DEs in the NFL since the start of last season when it comes to rushing the passer.
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