By the numbers: Browns at Falcons
The Cleveland Browns (6-4) are set to face the Atlanta Falcons (4-6) at 1 p.m. today at the Georgia Dome. Key matchups CLICK HERE.
Falcons (rank) Browns (rank)
23.8 (13) Points/Game 21.6 (18)
376.3 (10) Total Offense 356.1 (14)
96.1 (24) Net Rushing Yards/Game 111.8 (15)
271.2 (6) Net Passing Yards/Game 244.3 (14)
28:42 (25) Possession Average 28:36 (26)
25.5 (23) Opponent Points/Game 19.5 (7)
403.4 (32) Opponent Total Offense 372.3 (22)
122.2 (24) Opp. Rushing Yards/Game 142.1 (30)
281.2 (32) Opp. Passing Yards/Game 230.2 (11)
+3 (9t) Turnover Differential +8 (5t)
BROWNS
--Browns have won 2 of past 3 on road.
--In 13 starts with Cleveland, quarterback Brian Hoyer is 9-4 with 3,157 pass yards & 16 TDs vs. 8 INTs. Is 3-0 vs. NFC with Browns, passing for 825 yards & 6 TDs.
--Rookie running back Isaiah Crowell (undrafted from Georgia and Alabama State) had 91 scrimmage yards (61 rush, 30 receiving) in 1st career start last week. Has 5 rush TDs, tied for most among NFL rookies.
--Running back Terrance West (Round 3, No. 94 overall out of Towson State) ranks 2nd among AFC rookies with 408 rush yards.
--Wide receiver Andrew Hawkins had 6 catches for 97 yards, incl. 32-yard TD, vs. Texans. Leads team with career-high 601 receiving yards this season. In 2 career starts vs. Atl. (with Cowboys).
--Wide receiver Miles Austin has 13 catches for 247 yards (19.0 avg.) & 2 TDs.
--Browns lead AFC with 14 INTs.
--Cornerback Joe Haden had 1st INT of season vs. Texans last week.
--Since 2013, safety Tashaun Gipson leads all NFL players with 11 interceptions.
FALCONS :
--The Falcons have not beat a team with a winning record this season.
--Quarterback Matt Ryan won only start vs. Cle. Is 17-9 (.654) in career vs. AFC with 44 TDs & 15 INTs. Is 38-11 (.776) at Georgia Dome with 80 TDs, 30 INTs & 98.1 rating. When he starts & has 100+ rating, team is 36-3 (.923).
--Running back Steven Jackson rushed for 128 yards vs. Cle. on Nov. 13, 2011 when he was with the St. Louis Rams.
--Wide receiver Julio Jones has 35 catches for 466 yards (93.2 per game) & touchdown in past 5 vs. AFC. In past 6 at Georgia Dome, has 45 catches for 734 yards (122.3 per game) & 3 TDs.
--In 2 meetings, wide receiver Roddy White has 10 catches for 200 yards (100 per game) & TD. In past 3 vs. AFC, has 24 catches for 285 yards (95 per game) & TD. Has TD in 3 of past 4 & aims for 3rd in row with TD.
--Linebacker Paul Worrilow leads team with 97 tackles. Had sack last week.
--Defensive end Kroy Biermann had 31-yard INT-TD in last meeting.
--Defensive end Osi Umenyiora has 4 sacks in past 6 vs. AFC.
--Safety Kemal Ishmael aims for 3rd in row with INT. Is 2nd on team with 55 tackles.
--Cornerback Desmond Trufant is second on team with 10 pass breakups, his 2nd consecutive season with 10-plus pass breakups. Had INT last week, 1st of season & 3rd of career.
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About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
