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| 215 | OAKLAND | 48.5 | 49 | | 216 | ATLANTA | -9.5 | -9.5 |
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| All Games | 1-3 | -2 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 16.7 | 9.0 | 318.7 | (5.5) | 0.7 | 31.2 | 11.0 | 411.5 | (6.1) | 0.7 | | Road Games | 0-2 | -2.2 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 9.5 | 8.0 | 316.5 | (5.7) | 0.5 | 36.0 | 8.5 | 477.5 | (6.4) | 0.5 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -0.8 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 17.7 | 10.0 | 318.0 | (5.7) | 0.7 | 34.3 | 11.3 | 462.7 | (6.3) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 16.7 | 9.0 | 18.0 | 25:16 | 18-61 | (3.4) | 25-40 | 61.1% | 258 | (6.4) | 58-319 | (5.5) | (19) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 21.7 | 10.6 | 20.2 | 29:06 | 24-88 | (3.6) | 23-38 | 60.4% | 240 | (6.4) | 62-327 | (5.3) | (15.1) | | Offense Road Games | 9.5 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 23:57 | 15-39 | (2.6) | 21-41 | 52.4% | 277 | (6.8) | 56-316 | (5.7) | (33.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 31.2 | 11.0 | 22.2 | 34:44 | 30-128 | (4.2) | 27-38 | 71.5% | 283 | (7.5) | 68-411 | (6.1) | (13.2) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.9 | 10.7 | 21.1 | 32:40 | 28-105 | (3.8) | 23-37 | 63.9% | 260 | (7.1) | 64-365 | (5.7) | (15.3) | | Defense Road Games | 36.0 | 8.5 | 25.0 | 36:03 | 40-214 | (5.3) | 24-34 | 69.6% | 263 | (7.6) | 75-477 | (6.4) | (13.3) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 13-3 | 27.5% | 1-0 | 25.0% | 1-37 | (24.5) | 2-19 | (11.1) | 5-36 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 14-6 | 40.7% | 1-0 | 57.1% | 2-57 | (23.6) | 19-2 | (9.1) | 6-55 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 12-1 | 8.3% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 1-27 | (18) | 2-29 | (11.6) | 5-41 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | | 15-8 | 53.3% | 1-1 | 80.0% | 2-34 | (19.4) | 4-42 | (11.1) | 6-52 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | | 14-6 | 45.8% | 1-0 | 52.9% | 2-57 | (24.2) | 22-2 | (9.1) | 6-57 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | 16-9 | 57.6% | 1-1 | 66.7% | 0-8 | (16) | 5-63 | (11.5) | 3-25 |
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| All Games | 5-0 | +5.3 | 4-1 | 2-3 | 29.6 | 16.8 | 376.4 | (5.8) | 0.8 | 18.6 | 9.0 | 345.8 | (6) | 2.8 | | Home Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 28.5 | 18.5 | 350.5 | (5.7) | 0.5 | 24.5 | 10.5 | 370.0 | (6) | 2.5 | | Last 3 Games | 3-0 | +3.3 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 27.0 | 14.7 | 410.3 | (6) | 1.3 | 16.0 | 7.0 | 333.3 | (6.2) | 2.3 | | Dome Games | 2-0 | +2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 28.5 | 18.5 | 350.5 | (5.7) | 0.5 | 24.5 | 10.5 | 370.0 | (6) | 2.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 29.6 | 16.8 | 24.0 | 32:47 | 25-95 | (3.8) | 27-40 | 68.3% | 282 | (7.1) | 65-376 | (5.8) | (12.7) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 25.3 | 13.6 | 20.8 | 30:06 | 26-106 | (4.1) | 23-36 | 63.5% | 252 | (7.1) | 62-358 | (5.8) | (14.1) | | Offense Home Games | 28.5 | 18.5 | 23.0 | 31:17 | 23-94 | (4) | 24-38 | 64.5% | 256 | (6.7) | 61-350 | (5.7) | (12.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 18.6 | 9.0 | 18.8 | 27:13 | 27-143 | (5.4) | 19-31 | 61.1% | 203 | (6.5) | 58-346 | (6) | (18.6) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 23.4 | 10.5 | 21.7 | 30:14 | 29-133 | (4.6) | 21-33 | 64.1% | 240 | (7.2) | 62-373 | (6) | (16) | | Defense Home Games | 24.5 | 10.5 | 22.5 | 28:43 | 31-158 | (5.1) | 19-31 | 62.9% | 211 | (6.8) | 62-370 | (6) | (15.1) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 13-6 | 48.5% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 2-44 | (27.7) | 1-11 | (7.9) | 3-25 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 13-6 | 42.5% | 1-0 | 30.8% | 2-47 | (22) | 19-2 | (9.2) | 6-54 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 13-5 | 38.5% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-37 | (24.7) | 1-9 | (6.3) | 5-43 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.8 | | 12-5 | 42.4% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 3-68 | (24.4) | 2-16 | (6.7) | 6-44 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | | 13-5 | 39.2% | 1-0 | 61.5% | 3-68 | (22.8) | 20-2 | (8.3) | 6-54 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | | 11-4 | 34.8% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 2-51 | (25.5) | 3-17 | (5.7) | 9-80 |
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| 9/10/2012 | SAN DIEGO | 14-22 | L | -1 | L | 47.5 | U | 20-45 | 32-46-276 | 1 | 20-32 | 24-33-226 | 0 | | 9/16/2012 | @ MIAMI | 13-35 | L | -1.5 | L | 41 | O | 14-23 | 24-48-373 | 1 | 43-263 | 18-30-189 | 0 | | 9/23/2012 | PITTSBURGH | 34-31 | W | 3.5 | W | 45.5 | O | 21-119 | 24-34-202 | 1 | 20-54 | 36-49-379 | 2 | | 9/30/2012 | @ DENVER | 6-37 | L | 6.5 | L | 47 | U | 16-56 | 19-34-181 | 0 | 38-165 | 30-39-338 | 1 | | 10/14/2012 | @ ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/21/2012 | JACKSONVILLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | @ KANSAS CITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | TAMPA BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/11/2012 | @ BALTIMORE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/9/2012 | @ KANSAS CITY | 40-24 | W | -2 | W | 43 | O | 23-84 | 23-31-292 | 0 | 33-152 | 21-33-241 | 3 | | 9/17/2012 | DENVER | 27-21 | W | -3 | W | 49.5 | U | 28-67 | 24-36-208 | 0 | 27-118 | 24-37-218 | 4 | | 9/23/2012 | @ SAN DIEGO | 27-3 | W | 3 | W | 47 | U | 26-119 | 30-40-265 | 1 | 17-116 | 21-38-164 | 4 | | 9/30/2012 | CAROLINA | 30-28 | W | -7 | L | 47.5 | O | 19-121 | 25-40-305 | 1 | 35-199 | 15-25-205 | 1 | | 10/7/2012 | @ WASHINGTON | 24-17 | W | -3 | W | 51 | U | 28-83 | 34-52-338 | 2 | 21-129 | 15-24-187 | 2 | | 10/14/2012 | OAKLAND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/28/2012 | @ PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/4/2012 | DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11/11/2012 | @ NEW ORLEANS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | OAKLAND: After switching back to a power-blocking scheme last year, the Raiders are going back to the zone-blocking scheme they used with success in the Tom Cable years'they still have the line to do it. Darren McFadden was better in last year's power-blocking scheme, but he's had success in the one-cut system. Considering his injury history they weren't about to build around him though. His back-ups, Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones, are both one-cut runners. They'll likely ride McFadden as a three-down back until he gets hurt again. The Raiders were the NFL's most run-heavy red zone offense a year ago, and it figures to stay that way. Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp prefers a catch-and-run West Coast passing game to the vertical attack the Raiders ran during the Al Davis years. Considering his fading arm strength, quarterback Carson Palmer should benefit. Palmer will be asked to do a little more in terms of throwing on the move and ball-handling on play-action. His receivers, however, don't really fit the West Coast mold'Darrius Heyward-Bey, Denarius Moore and Jacoby Ford are all primarily deep threats. It could open up opportunities for the tight ends, though Brandon Myers isn't much of an option. In the end, there could be a ton of passes going to McFadden. When the Raiders throw off play-action near the goal line, Heyward-Bey and Moore figure to be the most common targets. The Raiders were woeful on defense in 2011, ranking 27th in the NFL in both passing defense and rushing defense, and allowing the fourth-most points in the league. They should benefit from the return of DE Matt Shaughnessy, whose 2011 season was cut very short by a shoulder injury. With a quick first step and long arms that allow him to fight off blocks, he'll not only produce from the starting RDE spot in 2012, but he'll draw attention away from Richard Seymour'the veteran lineman totaled just one sack over his final 11 games of 2011 without Shaughnessy on the field. Former No. 8 overall pick Rolando McClain will be Oakland's starting middle linebacker in new head coach Dennis Allen's defense, but that's only if he avoids suspension and jail time'McClain is appealing a 180-day jail sentence he received in May after being found guilty on assault charges. About the only good thing that can be said about that secondary is that safety Tyvon Branch is a solid run-stopper'the Raiders are severely lacking in talent when it comes to pass coverage. | | ATLANTA: New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter isn't nearly as run-happy as departed play-caller Mike Mularkey, so this offense won't be nearly as ground-heavy as it's been in recent seasons. Atlanta was largely a man-blocking team under Mularkey, but Koetter runs a mix of man and zone, requiring an adjustment for the offensive line. As for the backs, Michael Turner is declining, and Jacquizz Rodgers has carved out a role as a change-of-pace back who will get the ball in a variety of ways. Koetter coached 5-foot-6 Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, and while MJD is thicker, Koetter won't hesitate to use the 5-foot-6 Rodgers. Koetter tends to not mess around with a lot of play-action in the red zone, so near the goal line is where Turner will continue to earn his money. Koetter likes to get his receivers stretching the field, especially on play-action, and he's always been able to find ways to get the ball to his tight ends, which is good news for Tony Gonzalez. Roddy White should again be Matt Ryan's No. 1 target, and Julio Jones will be targeted more frequently downfield. One of Koetter's biggest challenges is to improve the screen game, which was non-existent in Atlanta. That's why Rodgers could be in for a much bigger role. He also plans on utilizing the no-huddle offense that the Falcons used effectively at times last year. The Falcons have a decent overall defense, but they lost their middle linebacker Curtis Lofton to the Saints. He'll be replaced by Sean Weatherspoon, who displayed outstanding range on the outside last season, but may take some time to adjust to the new role. The addition of CB Asante Samuel instantly improves Atlanta's secondary because he has the ability to make opposing quarterbacks pay for trying to avoid throwing at Brent Grimes, who is also an opportunistic playmaker capable of covering No. 1 receivers. DE John Abraham was the only player to surpass four sacks last season. Abraham can't keep his 10-sack production up forever, but he's still a solid tackler who has the ability to pop the football loose. Expect another productive season from the 34-year-old. |
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*Raiders-Falcons Preview* =========================
By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer
Off to the best start in team history, the Atlanta Falcons have tried not to make too much of their early accomplishments.
Based on the way the Oakland Raiders have played this season, the Falcons appear to have a good chance to continue that success.
Looking to remain the NFC's lone undefeated team, the Falcons can help coach Mike Smith match the franchise mark for victories while keeping the Raiders winless on the road Sunday.
Though its last two victories have not come easy, Atlanta (5-0) and Houston are the only unbeaten teams in the NFL. The Falcons rank fifth in the league with 29.6 points per game and are eighth in giving up 18.6.
"It is a great start for us, it really is," said Matt Ryan, who has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 1,507 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. "At this point, you can't really worry about what is going on in the history of our organization, but we have put ourselves right where we need to be five games into it."
The Falcons are 48-21 in the regular season since Smith arrived in 2008. A seventh straight home win Sunday would tie him with Dan Reeves for the most victories in team history.
Achieving that feat seems very possible against Oakland (1-3), which ranks 30th in scoring defense at 31.2 points per game and 25th in total defense at 411.5 yards a contest. The Raiders have been outscored 72-19 in their two road losses to Miami and Denver.
However, Atlanta won't take anything for granted after needing a last-second field goal to beat Carolina 30-28 on Sept. 30 and scoring the final 10 points for a 24-17 win at Washington on Sunday.
"This team's got a whole different attitude about going out there and expecting to win," said receiver Roddy White, among the NFL leaders with 31 receptions for 481 yards and three TDs.
At age 36, tight end Tony Gonzalez leads the league with 39 catches while totaling 388 yards and four touchdowns. He caught 13 passes for 123 yards and a score against the Redskins.
The former Kansas City Chiefs star has faced Oakland 23 times and recorded 110 receptions for 1,473 yards - his most versus any opponent - and eight TDs.
Gonzalez could be in for another big game against a Raiders squad that comes off a bye week looking for answers to problems on both sides of the ball.
"We're not going to stick our head in the sand," coach Dennis Allen said. "We're going to evaluate everything and see what things we need to improve on and where we can get better."
Despite Allen's new defensive scheme that features more multiple fronts, coverages and blitz packages, the Raiders have allowed opponents to complete 71.5 percent of their passes. Oakland has recorded only three sacks and forced three turnovers, and the secondary has been decimated by injuries to the point that safety Michael Huff has had to play cornerback.
That's a big reason why Oakland has yielded a league-worst 53.3 percent conversion rate on third down, which would be an NFL record.
"You're not going to win many games in this league if you can't win on third down," defensive tackle Richard Seymour said.
The offense has not fared much better.
Oakland totaled a season-low 237 yards in a 37-6 loss to the Broncos on Sept. 30. The Raiders have converted on 27.5 percent of third downs and are averaging 3.4 yards on the ground.
Darren McFadden rushed for 113 yards with a TD in a 34-31 win over Pittsburgh on Sept. 23, but he's gained 88 yards with no scores in the three losses.
In a rare positive development, receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey could play for the first time since being hospitalized after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Steelers. He has nine receptions for 98 yards with a touchdown.
Oakland hopes this contest goes better than its last meeting with Atlanta, in which it was held to 77 yards - second fewest in team history - during a 24-0 home defeat Nov. 2, 2008. Ryan threw for 220 yards with two touchdowns and Michael Turner ran for 139 yards for the Falcons.
The Raiders fell 35-10 in their last trip to Atlanta on Dec. 12, 2004.
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