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The Atlanta Falcons (3-2) host a struggling Washington Commanders (2-3) team on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Commanders have lost three straight games.
The Falcons are totaling 16.6 points per game offensively this year (27th in NFL), and they are surrendering 19.2 points per game (10th) on the other side of the ball. The Commanders’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 32 points per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 17th with 21.8 points per contest.
Falcons vs. Commanders Picks
At the moment, 68.2% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Falcons to win and 100.0% are picking them to cover the 2.5-point spread as well against the Commanders on Sunday.
Game Info: Falcons vs. Commanders
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Take a look at some betting insights for Atlanta (-2.5) versus Washington on Sunday. The total is set at 42 points for this game.
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons are 1-4-0 against the spread this season.
- The Falcons have a 1-2 record against the spread in games they were favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- One of the Falcons’ five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- The Falcons are compiling 316.8 yards per game on offense (20th in NFL), and they rank seventh defensively with 295.2 yards allowed per game.
- The Falcons rank 27th in scoring offense (16.6 points per game) and 10th in scoring defense (19.2 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Falcons are putting up 195.2 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 23rd in the NFL. On defense, they rank seventh, surrendering 190.8 passing yards per contest.
- The Falcons are totaling 121.6 rushing yards per game offensively this year (13th in NFL), and they are giving up 104.4 rushing yards per game (15th) on defense.
- The Falcons own the 19th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (38.5% percentage), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with a 32.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- This season, the Falcons are putting up 5.3 yards per play (21st in the league), while surrendering 5 per play on the defensive side of the ball (sixth in the NFL).
- The Falcons own the 22nd-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at -3, forcing four turnovers (23rd in NFL) while turning it over seven times (17th in NFL).
Best Players for Falcons
- Desmond Ridder: 1,073 PASS YDS / 214.6 YPG / 65.4% / 4 TD / 3 INT / 18 CAR / 57 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
- Bijan Robinson: 67 CAR / 364 YDS / 72.8 YPG / 0 TD / 21 REC / 146 YDS / 29.2 YPG / 2 TD
- Tyler Allgeier: 62 CAR / 191 YDS / 38.2 YPG / 2 TD / 6 REC / 32 YDS / 6.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Jonnu Smith: 21 REC / 246 YDS / 49.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Kyle Pitts: 18 REC / 208 YDS / 41.6 YPG / 0 TD
- Drake London: 17 REC / 204 YDS / 40.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Kaden Elliss: 35 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Game Trends for Commanders
- The Commanders have covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Commanders are 2-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Commanders’ five games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Commanders
- With 323.8 total yards per game on offense, the Commanders rank 18th in the NFL in 2023. On defense, they rank 25th, surrendering 372.2 total yards per contest.
- The Commanders have been sputtering on defense, ranking second-worst with 32 points surrendered per game. They have been more productive offensively, regstering 21.8 points per contest (17th-ranked).
- With 232.8 passing yards per game on offense, the Commanders rank 12th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 21st, giving up 238.6 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive angle, the Commanders are putting up 91 rushing yards per game (24th-ranked). They rank 24th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (133.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The Commanders are generating a 36.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering a 41.2% third-down rate (20th-ranked) on defense.
- The Commanders are putting up 5.6 yards per play on offense this season (13th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 6.1 yards per play (27th-ranked) on defense.
- After forcing five turnovers (19th in NFL) and turning the ball over 10 times (28th in NFL) this season, the Commanders own the 27th-ranked turnover margin of -5.
Best Players for Commanders
- Sam Howell: 1,349 PASS YDS / 269.8 YPG / 68.6% / 6 TD / 6 INT / 15 CAR / 101 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 67 CAR / 271 YDS / 54.2 YPG / 3 TD / 9 REC / 88 YDS / 17.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Terry McLaurin: 25 REC / 261 YDS / 52.2 YPG / 1 TD
- Curtis Samuel: 23 REC / 243 YDS / 48.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Logan Thomas: 18 REC / 183 YDS / 45.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Cody Barton: 45 TKL
