Falcons offense finds success while living on the edge

[Peyton]

(10-01-2010 12:10 PM)Peyton Wrote:  The Falcons rank 14th in the league in yards per rush - 4.0.
The Falcons rank 19th in the league in yards per pass - 6.7.
The Falcons rank 22nd in the league in yards per play - 5.0.
Roddy White has 25 catches but is averaging only 10.3 YPC. His career low is 13.6.
The Falcons haven't managed a single play of 35 yards or more this season.
All WR on the team not named Roddy White have combined for 13 catches and 137 yards.
The Falcons offense is first in the league in 3rd down attempts. Last year, the 9 teams with the most 3rd down attempts all finished 17th in the league in offense or lower.

They have converted 51% (2nd in NFL) on the year and have 20 (1st) 3rd down conversions in the last two games alone.

The Falcons are now 18th in yards per rush with 3.8.
The Falcons remain 19th in yards per pass with 6.6.
The Falcons are 23rd in yards per play with 4.9.
Roddy White is now averaging 11.3 yards per catch.
The Falcons are still 1st in 3rd down attempts with 65.
The Falcons are 3rd in 3rd down percentage at 48.
The Falcons are still 1st in 3rd down conversions with 31.

[Peyton]

(10-10-2010 10:43 AM)Peyton Wrote:  The Falcons are now 18th in yards per rush with 3.8.
The Falcons remain 19th in yards per pass with 6.6.
The Falcons are 23rd in yards per play with 4.9.
Roddy White is now averaging 11.3 yards per catch.
The Falcons are still 1st in 3rd down attempts with 65.
The Falcons are 3rd in 3rd down percentage at 48.
The Falcons are still 1st in 3rd down conversions with 31.

After 5 Games:

The Falcons are 16th in yards per rush with 4.1 YPA.
The Falcons are 23rd in yards per pass with 6.5 YPA.
The Falcons are 24th in yards per play with 5.0.
Roddy White is now averaging 12.5 yards per catch.
The Falcons are first in 3rd down attempts with 80.
The Falcons are 3rd in 3rd down percentage at 46%.
The Falcons are still 1st in 3rd down conversions with 37.