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Game facts: Chiefs at Falcons

Next Gen Stat: Julio Jones has lined up wide left on 51.0 percent of his snaps this year. The Chiefs have allowed a 95.4 passer rating to WRs lined up wide left.

Strength vs. strength:  The Falcons have the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense this year, while the Chiefs have the No. 1 scoring defense since Week 6.

Contrasting QB styles: Matt Ryan ranks 1st in the NFL in completions and passer rating on passes of 20+ air yards. Alex Smith ranks 27th and 28th, respectively.

Trouble blitzing: The Falcons defense blitzed on 14 pass plays last week, per Next Gen Stats. Atlanta allowed a 143.9 passer rating on those plays (2nd-worst in NFL behind the Chiefs).

Achilles heel:  Atlanta is tied for the most TDs allowed (13) and 5th-most yards allowed (1,671) when opposing QBs release the ball in under 2.50 seconds, per Next Gen Stats.