The Falcons have prided themselves on their recent surge in third-down conversions and now sport the No. 1 percentage in the NFL. They are No. 16 in third-down defense.
The Vikings, their opponent Sunday, excel on the critical down as well - both offensively and defensively. The Vikings are No. 1 on offense and No. 2 on defense in third-down percentage.
What for that key when the Falcons (7-4) meet the Vikings (9-2) in a key NFC matchup with playoff implications.
Here is how the teams stack up statistically:
Statistic Falcons Vikings
Total offense No. 6 (373.4) No. 5 (375.7)
Passing offense No. 9 (256.5) No. 12 (251.3)
Rushing offense No. 10 (116.8) No. 6 (124.5)
Total yards No. 6 (4,107) No. 5 (4,133)
Points No. 11 (24.1) No. 8 (24.6)
Total defense No. 10 (321.8) No. 5 (290.4)
Passing defense No. 8 (207.9) No. 11 (214.9)
Rushing defense No. 20 (113.9) No. 2 (75.5)
Turnover margin No. 19 (plus-4) No. 12 (minus-3)
Sacks No. 9 (30) No. 9 (30)
Sacks allowed No. 5 (16) No. 1 (12)
3rd down offense No. 1 (48.1) No. 2 (45.6)
3rd down defense No. 16 (39.1) No. 1 (28.5)
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