Game facts: Saints at Falcons (Falcons facts)

Published: Dec 06, 2016 at 01:09 PM

Next Gen Stat:Julio Jones has a 55.1 percent catch rate on tight-window throws this season (4th-best among WRs with at least 15 tight-window targets).

Looking for a TD: In Week 13, the Falcons' offense was held without a touchdown for the first time since Week 14, 2015 vs. Carolina.

Bright spot on offense: The Falcons have the 3rd-best third down conversion percentage in the NFL this season (45.4 percent).

Top-10 defense:The Atlanta defense ranks in the top 10 in pass yards allowed per game (6th), yards allowed per game (8th), sacks (T-10th) and red-zone TD percentage (10th).

Rising rookie: 2017 first-round pick Takkarist McKinley has registered a sack in each of his last three games (had 2.0 sacks in first nine games of season).

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