Sunday Night Football Betting – Atlanta Falcons vs Packers
2 of the top squads in the NFC match on Sunday in Atlanta with the Atlanta Falcons a slight fave in NFL betting internet vs the Packers. The Atlanta Falcons sponsor the Packers in Week 12. The Falcons are currently leading the NFC South with a 8-2-0 record. Green Bay is in 2nd place in the National Football Conference North at 7-3-0.
The Packers are certainly appearing like Super Bowl contenders with a great offense headed by Aaron Rodgers and a strong defense headed by Clay Mathews. The return of Clay Mathews makes the Green Bay Packers a leading 10 defense. Mathews is good at creating disorder not simply in the center of the field but he’s a wise blitzing linebacker that every qb must take under consideration. The Green Bay Packers are giving up in excess of 110 yards on the ground and only more than 210 yards through the air. The Falcons have a balanced attack and will try the Green Bay Packers defense in both areas.
Qb Matt Ryan is rather efficient in front of the home fans and the Falcons are very challenging to beat at home. Matt Ryan has grown to the status of a top ten quarterback in pro football and he may make things happen fast with this offense. Michael Turner has been an sporadic element in the running game yet Jason Snelling is a quality 2nd option for the Falcons. The running game has averaged over 125 yards on the ground and is above average in football.
Even though the numbers do not reveal it, the Atlanta Falcons passing competition has been reliable. Matt Ryan’s number 1 wide receiver Roddy White leads the NFL in reception yards and is among the ten most tough wide receivers to cover in the NFL. Tony Gonzalez is an ideal 2nd check down option for Ryan across the middle and Ryan isn’t reluctant to use his blocking running back as a late option for major yardage up the middle. The Falcons offense will have an advantage over the Green Bay Packers defense in this indoor competition.
The Falcons defense has quietly been taking care of business all season. They’re permitting fewer than 20 points per competition and they’re holding their opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing per match.
Their pass defense isn’t a solid defense. The Atlanta Falcons are permitting 245 yards through the air although they do have a much better than average pass rush led by John Abraham. Aaron Rodgers, the Packers heir to the Brett throne, has struggled this season through the difficulty of losing his number 1 running back Ryan Grant and his number one tight end Jermichael Finley. Rodgers has managed the deficits in stride and has adjusted the Green Bay Packers passing attack as necessary. The passing match is averaging over 240 yards passing per competition but just 100 yards per competition on the ground. The Green Bay Packers offense has the edge over the Atlanta Falcons defense at the sportsbook.
