On Sunday, October 15, 2023, the Washington Commanders will take on the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 pm in Atlanta, GA. With Atlanta slightly favored by 1.5 points and a total line of 42.5, we’re in for an exciting game.
Team Performances This Season
Washington Commanders
- Record: 2-3, ATS: 2-3
- Offense: Averaging 21.8 points per game
- Defense: Allowing 32 points per game
- Against the Total Line: 3-2
Atlanta Falcons
- Record: 3-2, ATS: 1-4
- Offense: Averaging 16.6 points per game
- Defense: Allowing 19.2 points per game
- Against the Total Line: 1-4
Key Stats and Metrics
Yards Per Point
- Washington: 14.85 on Offense, 11.63 on Defense
- Atlanta: 19.08 on Offense, 15.38 on Defense
Edge: Washington takes the edge here. Lower yards per point means they’re more efficient at converting yards into points. On defense, lower numbers suggest they make opponents work harder for each point.
Yards Per Pass
- Washington: 8.89 on Offense, 12.05 on Defense
- Atlanta: 9.48 on Offense, 9.64 on Defense
Yards Per Rush
- Washington: 4.46 on Offense, 4.77 on Defense
- Atlanta: 4.08 on Offense, 3.76 on Defense
Betting Odds and Trends
- Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 3 of Washington’s 5 games this season
Key Players
- Washington: Their QB is crucial, with a high pass play percentage of 68.32% (#2).
- Atlanta: Their defensive line, allowing only 3.76 yards per rush, could be a game-changer.