A look at the statistics shows a fairly even matchup when the Falcons play at the Seahawks Monday night - except one category.
Turnovers.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn has a constant refrain about the importance of winning the turnover battle each week. It will be a tough task this week. The Seahawks lead the NFL in turnover margin. The Falcons are a distant 24th.
Here’s a look at how the Falcons (5-4) and the Seahawks (6-3) match up statistically:
Falcons Category Seahawks
No. 8 (368.0) Total Offense No. 7 (368.4)
No. 11 (251.6) Passing Offense No. 2 (267.8)
No. 13 (116.4) Rushing Offense No. 22 (100.7)
No. 7 (311.9) Total Defense No. 12 (318.9)
No. 6 (198.2) Passing Defense No. 13 (217.9)
No. 19 (113.7) Rushing Defense No. 9 (101.0)
No. 15 (21.9) Scoring Offense No. 11 (23.4)
No. 10 (19.9) Scoring Defense No. T-5 (18.3)
No. 24 (-7) Turnover Margin No. 1 (+20)
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