We have identified the top 3 games this week, and are ready to bring you key insights from the fan, sports bettor, and fantasy player perspectives. Let’s go!
GAME NOTES
FALCONS @ PANTHERS
The Panthers are 10-1 (.909) when not throwing an interception since the start of last season — 2nd best in NFL; League Avg: .631
The Falcons defense has not allowed any 20+ yard rushes since week 7 — tied for fewest in NFL
Christian McCaffrey has averaged 3.3 yards before contact per carry (185 carries) this season — best of 32 qualified NFL RBs; League Avg: 2.0
PATRIOTS @ EAGLES
The Patriots defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 18.9% this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 39.0%
Carson Wentz has a passer rating of 103.4 when scrambling (42 Pass Attempts) since the 2017 season — 3rd best of 34 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 66.5
The Eagles are undefeated (8-0) when allowing an average of less than 5 yards on first down plays since the start of last season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .567
CHIEFS @ CHARGERS
Patrick Mahomes has a passer rating of 151.4 with over 10 yards to go (39 Pass Attempts) this season — best of 34 qualified NFL QBs; League Avg: 86.1
Tyreek Hill has 20 first down receptions since week 7 — 3rd most among NFL WRs
Mike Williams has averaged 14.8 yards per target (282 yards/19 targets) since week 7 — best of 67 qualified NFL WRs; League Avg: 8.3
REASONS
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FALCONS (+4) @ PANTHERS
The Falcons have averaged 14.2 points per game in the second half of games this season — sixth best in NFL. The Panthers have allowed 14.1 PPG during the second half this season — fourth highest in NFL.
The Panthers have 14 rushing touchdowns this season — second most in NFL. The Falcons have allowed 9 rushing TDs this season — tied for eighth most in NFL.
PATRIOTS (-3.5) @ EAGLES
The Patriots Defense has given up only 111.2 receiving yards per game allowed to WRs this season — best in NFL. Eagles WRs have 102.4 receiving yards per game this season — lowest in NFL.
The Patriots have a 20.3% Success Rate on passes when Brady was pressured this season — third lowest in NFL. The Eagles have pressured opposing QBs on 17.4% of passing plays this season — sixth best in NFL.
CHIEFS (-3.5) @ CHARGERS
The Chargers have scored on 46.4% of their drives in the fourth quarter this season — third best in NFL. The Chiefs defense has allowed scores on 46.7% of opponent drives this season — second highest in NFL.
The Chiefs have a third down conversion rate of 44.8% this season — seventh best in NFL. The Chargers defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 43.5% this season — 10th highest in NFL.
MATCHUP NOTES
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FALCONS @ PANTHERS
Christian McCaffrey has 50.5 receiving yards per game since last season — best of Qualified Running Backs. The Falcons have averaged 49.6 receiving yards per game allowed to RBs since last season — sixth highest in NFL.
Falcons WRs have 201.0 receiving yards per game this season — sixth best in NFL. The Panthers have averaged 179.3 receiving yards per game allowed to WRs this season — eighth highest in NFL.
Falcons TEs have 74.9 receiving yards per game this season — fifth best in NFL. The Panthers have averaged 42.8 receiving yards per game allowed to TEs this season — eighth best in NFL.
PATRIOTS @ EAGLES
Eagles RBs have averaged 110.6 rushing yards per game this season — seventh best in NFL. The Patriots have allowed an average of 76.9 rushing yards per game to RBs this season — seventh best in NFL.
Sony Michel has 3.3 yards per carry this season — tied for second lowest of Qualified Running Backs. The Eagles have allowed 3.9 yards per carry this season — fifth best in NFL.
Tom Brady has 38 completions of 20+ yards this season — tied for fifth most in NFL. The Eagles have allowed 26 completions of 20+ yards this season — tied for eighth most in NFL.
CHIEFS @ CHARGERS
The Chargers scored on 46.4% of their drives this season — third best in NFL. The Chiefs defense has allowed scores on 46.7% of opponent drives this season — second highest in NFL.
Chargers RBs have 68.4 receiving yards per game this season — second best in NFL. The Chiefs have averaged 50.8 receiving yards per game allowed to RBs this season — fourth highest in NFL.
Chiefs QBs have a 115.1 passer rating on 3rd down this season — second best in NFL. The Chargers have allowed a passer rating of 118.1 on third down this season — third highest in NFL.
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