What is the Falcons’ winning formula?

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan discusses returning from an ankle injury to return Atlanta to the win column with a 26-9 victory over the Saints. (Video by D. Orlando Ledbetter/AJC)

How often do the Falcons win when they throw for fewer than 200 yards and rush for 150 or less? During Dan Quinn’s tenure, not very often.

What if the defense holds a team to 55 yards or less rushing? They’re 7-0 in that circumstance.

Both those metrics were in play against the Saints Sunday in New Orleans. That's the winning formula the 2-7 Falcons hope to replicate the rest of the 2019 season.

What other ways have the Falcons won under Quinn? Apply the filters to the interactive chart (below) to see the team's outcome based on the team's offensive output and defensive performance. See if you can find the Falcons' winning sweet spot. (Expand chart to full view for better performance.)

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