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NFL : ATS Matchup
Thursday 10/15/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
ATLANTA
 
NEW ORLEANS
-3  

+3  
-150

+130

52.5
 
21
Final
31

ATLANTA (5 - 0) at NEW ORLEANS (1 - 4)
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Week 6 Thursday, 10/15/2015 8:25 PM
Board OpenLatest
103ATLANTA-3-3.5
104NEW ORLEANS5151.5
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
ATLANTA - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games5-0+5.44-12-332.415.6406.2(6)1.022.410.2366.4(5.9)2.0
Road Games2-0+2.12-01-131.513.5420.0(6.2)0.024.020.5367.5(6.7)1.0
Last 3 Games3-0+32-12-137.316.0411.3(6)1.022.711.7348.3(5.9)2.3
Dome Games3-0+3.32-11-233.017.0397.0(5.8)1.721.33.3365.7(5.5)2.7
ATLANTA - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)32.415.624.634:2531-126(4)24-3764.9%280(7.6)68-406(6)(12.5)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23.39.820.730:5625-97(3.8)24-3864.1%256(6.8)63-353(5.6)(15.2)
Offense Road Games31.513.525.532:5427-107(4)27-4165.9%313(7.6)68-420(6.2)(13.3)
Defense (All Games)22.410.221.426:0820-78(3.9)27-4165.2%288(7)62-366(5.9)(16.4)
Opponents Offensive Avg.21.89.721.930:1127-102(3.8)26-3964.9%262(6.7)66-364(5.5)(16.7)
Defense Road Games24.020.521.027:0622-112(5.1)24-3374.2%255(7.7)55-367(6.7)(15.3)
ATLANTA - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.80.21.01.015-851.3%1-1100.0%1-28(20.3)1-14(10.1)7-67
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.70.61.31.414-539.2%1-063.2%2-41(23.3)24-2(10.5)8-69
Stats For (Road Games)0.00.00.01.015-1064.5%0-00.0%1-27(18)0-5(10)6-67
Stats Against (All Games)1.20.82.0 12-540.3%1-033.3%2-46(28.5)3-33(11)6-48
Opponents Avg. Stats For0.80.61.4 14-538.1%1-045.8%1-35(25.3)21-2(8.5)8-62
Stats Against (Road Games)0.50.51.0 11-547.8%1-00.0%1-52(35)3-45(12.9)5-33

NEW ORLEANS - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games1-4-6.42-33-220.68.2387.4(6)2.028.610.8409.0(6.7)1.0
Home Games1-1-3.41-10-222.57.0380.5(5.8)1.523.010.0334.0(6.1)1.0
Last 3 Games1-2-12-12-121.78.0402.0(6.3)2.028.710.0428.3(6.6)0.7
Dome Games1-2-4.41-21-221.38.0389.7(5.9)1.325.711.3365.0(6.6)1.0
Division Games0-2-5.41-11-120.58.5351.5(5.5)2.526.510.0382.0(6.5)1.0
NEW ORLEANS - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)20.68.222.430:5323-85(3.6)29-4269.2%302(7.3)65-387(6)(18.8)
Opponents Defensive Avg.22.411.12130:2326-101(3.8)24-3863.3%244(6.4)65-344(5.3)(15.3)
Offense Home Games22.57.024.031:1026-103(4)28-3972.2%277(7)65-380(5.8)(16.9)
Defense (All Games)28.610.824.429:0930-136(4.5)20-3165.2%273(8.8)61-409(6.7)(14.3)
Opponents Offensive Avg.26.112.621.130:3828-118(4.2)20-3362.8%231(7.1)61-349(5.7)(13.4)
Defense Home Games23.010.019.528:5631-127(4)15-2363.8%207(8.8)55-334(6.1)(14.5)
NEW ORLEANS - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.81.22.0-1.015-747.9%1-180.0%2-48(21.6)2-24(14.9)8-77
Opponents Avg. Stats Against1.30.822.214-539.8%1-061.7%2-51(24.9)20-2(9.1)8-69
Stats For (Home Games)0.51.01.5-0.513-648.1%1-1100.0%1-28(28.5)2-17(8.5)9-89
Stats Against (All Games)0.40.61.0 12-437.9%1-050.0%1-35(29.2)1-10(9.8)7-55
Opponents Avg. Stats For0.80.61.5 12-433.8%1-162.8%1-34(27.9)25-2(10.7)7-59
Stats Against (Home Games)0.01.01.0 13-430.8%0-0100.0%1-38(25.7)1-17(11.3)8-60
Average power rating of opponents played: ATLANTA 19.8,  NEW ORLEANS 21.6
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
ATLANTA - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/14/2015PHILADELPHIA26-24W3W55U35-10523-34-290216-6336-52-3362
9/20/2015@ NY GIANTS24-20W2W50U22-5630-46-346023-9727-40-2911
9/27/2015@ DALLAS39-28W1W43O32-15824-36-280021-12722-26-2201
10/4/2015HOUSTON48-21W-4.5W47.5O35-13519-27-243017-5429-57-3744
10/11/2015WASHINGTON25-19W-7L48U32-17624-42-242324-5121-32-2192
10/15/2015@ NEW ORLEANS            
10/25/2015@ TENNESSEE            
11/1/2015TAMPA BAY            
11/8/2015@ SAN FRANCISCO            

NEW ORLEANS - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/13/2015@ ARIZONA19-31L2.5L49O20-5430-48-354125-12019-32-3071
9/20/2015TAMPA BAY19-26L-9.5L47U27-10424-38-219335-13914-21-1942
9/27/2015@ CAROLINA22-27L10W43O24-7031-38-310230-11920-31-3120
10/4/2015DALLAS26-20W-3W48U25-10333-41-335028-11516-26-2200
10/11/2015@ PHILADELPHIA17-39L6.5L49.5O21-9626-43-292434-18632-45-3332
10/15/2015ATLANTA            
10/25/2015@ INDIANAPOLIS            
11/1/2015NY GIANTS            
11/8/2015TENNESSEE            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
ATLANTA: The Falcons poached offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan from the Browns and will run a zone-heavy blocking scheme passed down from Mike Shanahan's old Broncos teams. It won't be much of a transition for a line that has leaned toward zone the past couple of seasons. It seems like only a matter of time before rookie Tevin Coleman emerges as the leader of what should be a two- or possibly three-back committee. Although Shanahan is a West Coast disciple, expect him to be smart enough to not tweak anything that the Falcons have done in the passing game. Julio Jones will remain a deep threat as the team's No. 1 receiver, and flanker Roddy White will once again run possession-type routes to complement him. The defense should improve now that former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is Atlanta's new head coach.
NEW ORLEANS: Everything the Saints have done from a personnel standpoint has suggested a heavier reliance on the running game in 2015. New Orleans was the fifth-most pass-happy team in the NFL last year, but they invested a first-round pick in run-blocking tackle Andrus Peat, re-signed Mark Ingram and brought in free agent C.J. Spiller. Their approach incorporates a number of different schemes and concepts, but they have skewed more toward zone blocking heavy on inside zone runs. Mark Ingram is the workhorse, with C.J. Spiller providing a change-of-pace option and likely taking the bulk of the passing-down reps. The Saints will continue to employ their spread passing attack, even without tight end Jimmy Graham. They spent last summer designing plays for Brandin Cooks'he figures to be the closest thing to Drew Brees' No. 1 target, used on a variety of deeper routes and receiver screens. Marques Colston will continue to work the perimeter. The Saints' impressive 2013 season was quickly forgotten, as New Orleans was horrible defensively in 2014. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will likely have rookie Stephone Anthony take over at MLB for the departed Curtis Lofton. FS Jairus Byrd could make a difference after missing 12 games last year.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (ATLANTA-NEW ORLEANS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Falcons-Saints Preview* ========================

By JEFF MEZYDLO STATS Senior Writer

The Atlanta Falcons believe they're more than worthy of their undefeated start.

Looking for a second 6-0 opening in four years, the Falcons try to win consecutive road games against the New Orleans Saints for the first time in 13 seasons Thursday night.

Atlanta is the first team in NFL history to start 5-0 despite trailing in the fourth quarter in four of those contests, reaching that point by making its own good fortune. After Washington kicked a tying field goal at the end of regulation Sunday, Robert Alford returned an interception 59 yards in overtime to give the Falcons a 25-19 victory.

"The game is not over until the clock says zeroes," Alford said. "This team ... we're always going to grind until the end."

With the exception of a 48-21 rout of Houston in Week 4, the Falcons have had to rely on that grit and belief in themselves to pull off nail-biting wins. After totaling 10 wins the past two seasons, Atlanta is off to its best start since going 8-0 in 2012.

"We're not going to let any one else dictate our readiness," coach Dan Quinn said. "How we play, how we approach each week.

"We're always prepared to go as long as we to have to. They just won't stop backing off and competing."

Despite three turnovers against the Redskins, Atlanta is tied for fifth in the league with a plus-5 turnover ratio. Julio Jones failed to record a receiving touchdown for the second straight week after totaling four in the first three but recovered a Devonta Freeman fumble in the end zone for a score Sunday.

"I think good teams find ways to win even when it's not pretty," said Matt Ryan, who was picked off twice after not throwing an interception the previous three games.

Matt Bryant missed two field goals in a game for the first time since November 2012. However, the Falcons overcame it with another strong effort from Freeman, who despite the fumble ran 27 times for a career-high 153 yards and a touchdown.

Over the last three weeks, Freeman's averaged 5.1 yards per carry while running for 362 and became the first player to rush for seven TDs in his first three starts.

"I'm thinking touchdown every play," he said. "Whenever I get the ball, seize the moment."

After meeting with Quinn to discuss his perceived diminished role in the offense, Roddy White caught two passes for 23 yards Sunday. Despite eight catches and some trade rumors this season, White expects to remain in Atlanta and be a key part of the team's plan this year.

"We're 5-0, so no complaints, no worries from me," he said.

Jones caught seven passes for 107 yards, White had six for 55 and Freeman scored on a 31-yard run to help Atlanta snap a three-game skid at New Orleans (1-4) with a 30-14 victory Dec. 21.

The Falcons are 3-9 at New Orleans since last winning back-to-back games there in 2001 and '02.

"We're looking forward to it," Quinn said. "We'll be prepared. We'll be ready to go. We have our work cut out for us for sure."

Jones, with 105 yards receiving in the last two games after posting 440 in the first three, had 14 receptions for 223 as Atlanta took both meetings with the Saints in 2014. While a hamstring issue won't keep Jones from playing, center Mike Person will sit with a sprained ankle.

New Orleans is trying to avoid its worst start since going 1-7 in 1999.

"We're playing with passion and we're playing our butts off," defensive lineman Cameron Jordan said. "At the same time, we're not capitalizing on plays that we should. We're missing some minor details and that is something that you can't be proud of. Going forward, we have the chance to rectify a lot of this."

The Saints' problems might be more than minor.

They rank last in the NFL with 409.0 yards allowed per game, are tied for 29th at 28.6 points given up and tied for 28th with a minus-5 turnover differential.

"It's definitely a critical time," Jordan said. "That is something that you can't stress enough."

Perhaps making matters worse is the speculation that coach Sean Payton could be guiding another team next season.

"You ignore half of that stuff and obviously dismiss it," Payton said. "Our players aren't distracted by that. The focus of our team is dead square on getting better."

New Orleans didn't commit a turnover in its 26-20 overtime win over Dallas on Oct. 4, but had four in Sunday's 39-17 loss at Philadelphia. The Saints yielded a season-high 519 yards in that contest and picked up 80 of their own 388 on the final possession.

Veteran receiver Marques Colston injured his right shoulder and could miss this matchup. However, first-year product Willie Snead remains a dangerous option after recording six catches for 141 yards against the Eagles.

Sneed leads the team with 381 yards.

Drew Brees, still dealing with a shoulder problem, is 7-2 against the Falcons at New Orleans but threw two INTs and a TD in last season's loss there.

Game Notes:


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