Falcons Pregame

[RedskinJake]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I suppose it's how you want to look at the stats. on a rushing yds per game basis, they give up 85 yards, which ranks them 5th. For comparison, we give up 78 yards per game, which ranks us 2nd.

On a points per game, we rank 10th at 19.8pts they rank 15th at 23.2pts.

If you are looking at a per carry average they are about the same as the Rams, 4.3 for the Rams, 4.4 for the Falcons.

As always, stats don't tell all the details, just perspective. I think saying they have the 28th ranked defense hides some of their rushing defense success.

To me I always look at yards per carry.. I think the Falcons haven't given up too many total rushing yards largely because their passing defense is so bad there's no point in rushing against them and their passing offense is so good that everyone ends up playing from behind most of the game and can't commit to the run.

We should be able to move the ball more like the Rams and Dolphins games. If Kirk is on point then the offense should look terrific. In this game, our offense might actually be our best defense.

Of course, injuries will play a factor as well..