Atlanta Falcons vs. Seattle Seahawks: To-Do Checklist for Week 6

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Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass the football in the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons defeated the Broncos 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Win The Field Position Battle

Even with an efficient offense such as Atlanta’s, having short fields to operate are never a bad idea.

For plays conducted between the opponents 20-49 yard line, Ryan is 31-of-46 for 485 yards and five touchdowns, receiver Julio Jones has eight catches for 140 yards with two touchdowns, while the offense has totaled 37 first downs within that same territory as well. In addition, Ryan has a quarterback rating of 131.6 for plays in opponents 20-49 yard line. For all plays conducted on their opponents side of the field, the Falcons have scored 25 of the team’s 26 touchdowns.

The team has a number of lengthy drives but to make things much easier against a talented defense with an All-Pro secondary, having drives that start near or beyond midfield is vital. As noted, Atlanta is a different animal in opponents territories. To win the field position battle, key special teams plays from Eric Weems as well as the defense making critical stops will put the Falcons offense in prime territory to make plays.

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