By the numbers: Browns at Falcons

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

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

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--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.

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

--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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