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The Houston Texans (2-2) hit the road to take on the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
On offense, the Falcons rank 25th in the NFL with 15.5 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 10th in points allowed (290.8 points allowed per contest). In terms of total yards, the Texans rank 10th in the NFL (368.5 total yards per game) and 13th defensively (311.8 total yards allowed per game).
Falcons vs. Texans Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Texans will win straight up as underdogs and cover against the Falcons, with 55.8% of users picking them to win and 62.2% picking them to cover the 2.5-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Falcons vs. Texans
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Here’s a look at some betting trends for Atlanta (-2.5) versus Houston on Sunday. The over/under has been set at 42 points for this game.
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons are 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- The Falcons have a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The Falcons have combined with their opponent to hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- The Falcons are compiling 284.3 yards per game on offense (24th in NFL), and they rank seventh on the other side of the ball with 290.8 yards allowed per game.
- The Falcons are averaging 15.5 points per game on offense this season (25th in NFL), and they are giving up 19.3 points per game (10th) on defense.
- While the Falcons rank worst in the NFL in passing offense with 156.3 passing yards per game, it’s been a different situation defensively, as they rank fifth-best (176.3 passing yards per game allowed).
- The Falcons rank 12th in run offense (128 rushing yards per game) and 18th in run defense (114.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Falcons rank 25th in the NFL with a 35.3% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, they rank eighth in third-down percentage allowed (33.3%).
- The Falcons have the fourth-best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (4.9), while their offense is ranked 21st, putting up 5.1 per play.
- The Falcons have the 20th-ranked turnover margin in the league at -1, forcing four turnovers (20th in NFL) while turning it over five times (13th in NFL).
Best Players for Falcons
- Desmond Ridder: 744 PASS YDS / 186 YPG / 62.2% / 3 TD / 3 INT / 14 CAR / 47 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Bijan Robinson: 53 CAR / 318 YDS / 79.5 YPG / 0 TD / 19 REC / 134 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Tyler Allgeier: 45 CAR / 151 YDS / 37.8 YPG / 2 TD / 6 REC / 32 YDS / 8 YPG / 0 TD
- Jonnu Smith: 15 REC / 179 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Drake London: 11 REC / 126 YDS / 31.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Jessie Bates III: 32 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Game Trends for Texans
- The Texans is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- The Texans have a 2-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The Texans have gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Stats & Insights for Texans
- The Texans rank 10th with 368.5 total yards per contest on offense, and they rank 13th with 311.8 total yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive perspective, the Texans are putting up 24 points per game (15th-ranked). They rank 11th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (19.8 points surrendered per game).
- The Texans’ pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting 281.3 passing yards per contest (fourth-best) this season. On defense, they rank ninth by giving up 195.3 passing yards per game.
- The Texans are putting up 87.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (26th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 116.5 rushing yards per contest (19th-ranked) on defense.
- The Texans’ third-down offense has been thriving, putting up a 48.4% third-down conversion percentage (fourth-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 27th by surrendering a 46.3% third-down rate.
- The Texans are generating 5.7 yards per play on offense this season (13th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 5.4 yards per play (15th-ranked) on defense.
- After forcing five turnovers (12th in NFL) and turning the ball over two times (fourth in NFL) this season, the Texans sport the ninth-ranked turnover margin of +3.
Best Players for Texans
- C.J. Stroud: 1,212 PASS YDS / 303 YPG / 62.3% / 6 TD / 0 INT / 14 CAR / 51 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Dameon Pierce: 64 CAR / 181 YDS / 45.3 YPG / 1 TD / 8 REC / 68 YDS / 17 YPG / 0 TD
- Devin Singletary: 27 CAR / 95 YDS / 23.8 YPG / 0 TD / 4 REC / 25 YDS / 6.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Nico Collins: 22 REC / 428 YDS / 107 YPG / 3 TD
- Nathaniel Dell: 16 REC / 267 YDS / 66.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Robert Woods: 18 REC / 191 YDS / 47.8 YPG / 0 TD
- Henry To’o To’o: 27 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 PD
