Scoringwt 20 · 1/1 metricsCincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals39Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals's scoring offense (#2) faces Atlanta Falcons's scoring defense (#17). This is a major statistical advantage for Cincinnati Bengals's offense against a much lower-ranked defensive unit.
Atlanta Falcons's scoring offense (#23) faces Cincinnati Bengals's scoring defense (#14). Cincinnati Bengals's defense has the stronger ranking here, which could limit Atlanta Falcons's offense in this area.
These rankings compare points scored per game versus points allowed per game.
Rushingwt 15 · 1/2 metricsAtlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals-61Atlanta Falcons
Yards per carry (offense): Cincinnati Bengals averages 3.7 yards per carry (#28), compared with Atlanta Falcons at 4.6 yards per carry (#9). That is about 0.9 more yards per carry for Atlanta Falcons, supporting an advantage in rushing efficiency.
Passingwt 15 · 1/2 metricsCincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals35Atlanta Falcons
Yards per attempt (offense): Cincinnati Bengals averages 7.9 yards per pass attempt (#6), compared with Atlanta Falcons at 7.1 yards per pass attempt (#17). That is about 0.8 more yards per pass attempt for Cincinnati Bengals, supporting an advantage in passing efficiency.
Drive efficiencywt 15 · 2/3 metricsCincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals24Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals's third-down offense (#1) faces Atlanta Falcons's third-down defense (#19). This is a major statistical advantage for Cincinnati Bengals's offense against a much lower-ranked defensive unit.
Atlanta Falcons's third-down offense (#29) faces Cincinnati Bengals's third-down defense (#29). This is weakness against weakness: both units rank in the bottom 30%, so neither brings a strong season-long profile to this comparison.
These rankings compare third-down conversion rate versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Cincinnati Bengals's red-zone touchdown offense (#11) faces Atlanta Falcons's red-zone touchdown defense (#16). The rank gap gives Cincinnati Bengals's offense a favorable statistical matchup.
Atlanta Falcons's red-zone touchdown offense (#9) faces Cincinnati Bengals's red-zone touchdown defense (#5). This is strength against strength: both units rank in the top 30%, making this a test of two strong season-long profiles.
These rankings compare the share of red-zone trips ending in a touchdown versus the rate allowed to opponents.
Explosive playswt 10 · 1/1 metricsAtlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals-26Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals's big-play offense (#18) faces Atlanta Falcons's big-play defense (#20). The rankings are close, with no clear statistical separation in this matchup.
Atlanta Falcons's big-play offense (#13) faces Cincinnati Bengals's big-play defense (#31). This is a major statistical advantage for Atlanta Falcons's offense against a much lower-ranked defensive unit.
These rankings compare 20+ yard plays made per game versus 20+ yard plays allowed per game.
Pass protection / pressurewt 10 · 1/1 metricsCincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals24Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals's pass protection (#9) faces Atlanta Falcons's pass rush (#15). The rank gap gives Cincinnati Bengals's offense a favorable statistical matchup.
Atlanta Falcons's pass protection (#12) faces Cincinnati Bengals's pass rush (#3). Cincinnati Bengals's defense has the stronger ranking here, which could limit Atlanta Falcons's offense in this area.
These rankings compare sacks allowed per game versus sacks made per game; rank 1 is best for both.
Turnover marginwt 5 · 0/1 metricsNot enough data
Not collected or not broadly ranked; no advantage is assigned.
Field-goal efficiencywt 5 · 0/1 metricsNot enough data
Not collected or not broadly ranked; no advantage is assigned.
Schedule contextwt 5 · 0/1 metricsNot enough data
Not collected; no schedule advantage is assigned.