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The Washington Commanders (2-3) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Atlanta Falcons (3-2) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons are averaging 16.6 points per game on offense this season (27th in NFL), and they are giving up 19.2 points per game (10th) on defense. In terms of total yards, the Commanders rank 18th in the NFL (323.8 total yards per game) and 25th on defense (372.2 total yards allowed per contest).
Falcons vs. Commanders Picks
The majority of Splash Inc. users have picked the Commanders to win as underdogs against the Falcons on Sunday (27.3% of users), while 57.9% think the Falcons will cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
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 trends and insights for Atlanta (-2.5) versus Washington on Sunday. The total is set at 42.5 points for this game.
Game Trends for Falcons
- The Falcons have covered the spread once in five opportunities this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Falcons are 1-2 against the spread.
- Out of the Falcons’ five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Stats & Insights for Falcons
- On offense, the Falcons rank 20th in the NFL with 316.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank seventh in total defense (295.2 yards allowed per contest).
- The Falcons are totaling 16.6 points per game on offense, which ranks them 27th in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 10th, surrendering 19.2 points per game.
- The Falcons rank 23rd in pass offense (195.2 passing yards per game) and seventh in pass defense (190.8 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Falcons are putting up 121.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 13th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 15th, giving up 104.4 rushing yards per contest.
- The Falcons own the 19th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (38.5% percentage), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking fifth-best with a 32.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Falcons are averaging 5.3 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 21st in the NFL. On defense, they rank sixth, surrendering 5 yards per play.
- With four forced turnovers (23rd in NFL) against seven turnovers committed (17th in NFL), the Falcons’ -3 turnover margin ranks 22nd in the league.
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 are 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- The Commanders are 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Commanders’ five games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Commanders
- In terms of total offense, the Commanders rank 18th in the NFL (323.8 total yards per game) and 25th defensively (372.2 total yards allowed per game).
- The Commanders rank 17th in points per game (21.8), but they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the NFL with 32 points allowed per contest.
- With 232.8 passing yards per game on offense, the Commanders rank 12th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 21st, allowing 238.6 passing yards per contest.
- The Commanders are putting up 91 rushing yards per game on offense this season (24th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 133.6 rushing yards per game (24th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Commanders rank 25th in the NFL (36.7% third-down conversion rate) and 20th on the other side of the ball (41.2% third-down rate allowed).
- With 5.6 yards per play on offense, the Commanders rank 13th in the NFL. Defensively they rank 27th, giving up 6.1 yards per play.
- At -5, the Commanders have the 27th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with five forced turnovers (19th in NFL) and 10 turnovers committed (28th in NFL).
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
