Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints Week 12 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/22/2018

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

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The New Orleans Saints host the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, November 22, 2018. The opening line for this game has New Orleans as 10 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 60.5.

The Saints have an over/under record of 5-5-0 and they are 8-2-0 against the spread. The Falcons have an ATS record of 3-7-0 while their over/under record is 6-4-0.

Valuable Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends

The Atlanta Falcons are 6-4-0 against the over/under

The Atlanta Falcons are 3-7-0 against the spread

Important New Orleans Saints Betting Trends

The New Orleans Saints are 5-5-0 against the over/under

The New Orleans Saints are 8-2-0 against the spread

Key Atlanta Falcons Injuries

11/18/18 S Damontae Kazee Shoulder injured last game, is questionable Thursday vs New Orleans
11/18/18 LB Deion Jones Foot is questionable Thursday vs New Orleans
11/18/18 CB Desmond Trufant Thigh injured last game, is questionable Thursday vs New Orleans
11/18/18 LB Duke Riley Neck injured last game, is questionable Thursday vs New Orleans
10/24/18 G Brandon Fusco Ankle IR
10/16/18 RB Devonta Freeman Foot IR
09/25/18 S Ricardo Allen Achilles IR
09/19/18 G Andy Levitre Triceps IR
09/09/18 S Keanu Neal ACL IR

Key New Orleans Saints Injuries

11/20/18 WR Tre'quan Smith Foot is questionable Thursday vs Atlanta
11/19/18 G Larry Warford Concussion is questionable Thursday vs Atlanta
11/18/18 T Terron Armstead Shoulder is questionable Thursday vs Atlanta
11/18/18 WR Brandon Marshall Acquired is questionable Thursday vs Atlanta
11/10/18 WR Dez Bryant Achilles is out for season
11/08/18 WR Cameron Meredith Knee IR
10/31/18 DE Marcus Davenport Toe is out indefinitely
10/24/18 G Josh LeRibeus Ankle IR
10/18/18 WR Ted Ginn Jr. Knee IR
09/26/18 CB Patrick Robinson Ankle IR
09/21/18 WR Tommylee Lewis Knee IR
09/04/18 TE Michael Hoomanawanui Neck IR
09/04/18 DB Rickey Jefferson Knee IR
09/04/18 RB Shane Vereen Finger IR
09/04/18 WR Travin Dural Arm IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Atlanta Falcons have run for 888 yards as a team, which ranks 13th in the NFL. They've run 218 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Falcons have been penalized on offense 59 times for 514 yards so far this season, which has them 20th in the league in penalties. They are 15th in the NFL in points scored with 263. They have run 639 plays this season for 4,034 yards, which ranks them 8th in the league in total offense. The Falcons average 6.3 yards per play, which is 5th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 227 1st downs this year, placing them 9th overall as an offensive unit. Matt Ryan averages 8.5 yards per pass attempt and 12 yards per completion. He has completed 275 passes on 387 attempts for a completion percentage of 71.1%. His quarterback rating is 111.5. He has thrown for 3,306 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Falcons rush defense has allowed 237 attempts for 1,211 yards this year, putting them in 9th place in the league against the run. Atlanta has committed 69 penalties for 666 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 13th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 45.1% of possessions on defense, which is 21st in the league. They are 8th in the league in points allowed on defense with 276. They have surrendered a total of 4,052 yards on D, which is 9th in the NFL. The Falcons are ranked 13th in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Their pass defense has given up 7.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 10th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 265 passes on 377 attempts against the Atlanta Falcons defense this season, placing them 25th and 16th in the National Football League. The Atlanta pass defense has also given up a total of 2,841 yards through the air, which is 12th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Atlanta Falcons have attempted 18 field goals this season and made 18, which is 8th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100.0%. Atlanta Falcons kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 25 for 26 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,435 yards on 35 punts, averaging 41 yards per punt. That places them 16th in the NFL in punting average. Atlanta is ranked 30th in the league in punt returns with 14. They've accumulated 68 punt return yards and average 4.9 yards per return, which is 21st in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 14 yards. They have returned 17 kicks for 378 yards on special teams, ranking 6th in kick return yardage. The Falcons average 22.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 53 yards this year. They are 5th in the league in all-purpose yards with 4,660.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New Orleans Saints are 4th in the National Football League in points scored with 378. They have run 663 plays this year for 4,271 yards, which ranks them 2nd in the NFL in total offense. The Saints average 6.4 yards per play, which is 1st in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 263 1st downs this season, ranking them 8th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New Orleans has run for 1,314 yards as a unit, which ranks 5th in the league. They've run 313 times, averaging 4.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Saints have been penalized on offense 56 times for 556 yards so far this year, which has them 17th in the NFL in penalties. Drew Brees has passed for 2,964 yards this year. He's completed 257 throws while attempting 334 passes for a completion percentage of 76.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 126.9. He averages 11.5 yards per completion and 8.9 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

New Orleans is 10th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 239. They have given up a total of 3,582 yards on D, which is 17th in the league. The Saints are 23rd in yards per play allowed with 6.2. Their pass defense has allowed 7.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 16th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 239 throws on 350 attempts against the New Orleans defense this season, ranking them 13th and 17th in the league. The Saints pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,803 yards in the air, which is 15th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 208 attempts for 779 yards this season, putting them in 16th place in the NFL against the run. The New Orleans Saints have had 53 penalties for 487 yards on defense this year. That places them 7th in the league. They've allowed a score on 37.9% of possessions on defense, which is 16th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

New Orleans is 16th in the NFL in punt returns with 14. They've totaled 73 punt return yards and are averaging 5.2 yards per return, which is 25th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 15 yards. They have returned 16 kicks for 355 yards on special teams, placing them 8th in kick return yardage. The Saints average 22.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 47 yards this season. They are 2nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,770. The New Orleans Saints have tried 22 field goals this season and made 21, which is 11th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 95.5%. New Orleans kickers have made 98% of their extra points, going 39 for 40 this season. Their punters have accumulated 972 yards on 21 punts, averaging 46.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 8th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Falcons/Saints NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Falcons +10

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