Week Three Preview: Atlanta Falcons (2-0) at New England Patriots (1-1)

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Published: September 26, 2009

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... are ninth in the NFL, with 370 ypg. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons are currently 18th, posting 326 ypg.


Passing YPG:

The Patriots are in the top five when it comes to passing yards, averaging 292 yards passing per game, good enough for fourth in the league. The Falcons are ranked 17th overall, posting 216.5 yards passing per game.


Rushing YPG:

This has been an area of weakness for the Pats, and it shows in the rankings, where they are sitting at 26th in the league, averaging 78 rushing yards per contest. The Falcons have been solid so far this season, averaging 109.5 rushing yards per game, good enough for 16th in the league.


Total Defense:

New England's defense has been surprisingly stingy so far this season, yielding only 265 yards per game (third overall). Coming in at 22nd in the league, the Falcons allow ...

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