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The Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets will square off on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Atlanta (5-6 SU, 3-8 ATS, 4-7 O/U) beat New Orleans 24-15 last weekend, snapping a three-game losing streak.
New York (4-7 SU, 4-6-1 ATS, 4-7 O/U) lost 34-13 to Miami last Friday, picking up its fourth consecutive loss.
The Falcons are 1.5-point spread favorites and the game total is 34 points.
Falcons: WR Mack Hollins, LB Nate Landman, and OT Jake Matthews are questionable. CB Mike Hughes is probable.
Jets: OT Mekhi Becton is out. QB Aaron Rodgers, CB Justin Hardee, C Wes Schweitzer, TE Kenny Yeboah, CB Michael Carter II, RB Israel Abanikanda, RB Breece Hall, DL Will McDonald IV, and OT Billy Turner are questionable. LB Sam Eguavoen is probable.
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Atlanta secured a pivotal victory over New Orleans last Sunday, moving ahead of the Saints into first place in the NFC South standings. The Falcons were outgained 444-396 and QB Desmond Ridder threw two interceptions, but the defense held New Orleans to five field goals. Atlanta was also dominant on the line of scrimmage, rushing for 228 yards (5.6 YPC).
The Falcons average 19.4 points (22nd) and 340.8 total yards (16th) per game, including 201.5 passing yards (21st) and 139.3 rushing yards (4th). They convert 41.8 percent of their third downs (13th) and score a touchdown on 52.9 percent of their red zone drives (18th).
Atlanta's defense surrenders 21.1 points (14th) and 321.1 total yards (14th) per game, including 209.1 passing yards (10th) and 112.0 rushing yards (16th). The Falcons have 22 sacks and six interceptions this season. Their opponents convert 35.2 percent of their third-down attempts (6th) and find the end zone on 38.2 percent of their red zone drives (3rd).
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