Atlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs: To-Do Checklist For Week 13

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Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Healthy Dose of Freeman & Coleman

The combination of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman has been a constant producer of efficiency in the run game and in the passing department for the Falcons this season.

Nov 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons defeated the Cardinals 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Both are key components to the success of the Atlanta Falcons offense and their role on Sunday against the Chiefs may be as important as any contest this season.

Kansas City will enter the contest 29th against the run at 121.4 yards allowed per game, 22nd in the NFL in rushing plays allowed of 10 yards or more with 34, and have allowed over 100 yards rushing in five of their last six games with the sixth game being a 99-yard rushing total by the Panthers a few weeks back.

One thing about offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and the Falcons offense this season is their ability to attack the weaknesses of opposing defenses. It has been a common issue this season for the Chiefs defending running backs and with one of the best one-two punches in the NFL in Freeman and Coleman, the Chiefs may have their hands full on Sunday.

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