The Falcons are viewed as to be the prime candidates to unseat the New Orleans Saints and beat the Football online betting prospects for the NFC title by NFL probabilities odds makers. NFL prospects players love the Falcons offense headed by quarterback Matt Ryan but had reservations about the defense, which was regarded as Atlanta’s weakness with the Football gambling odds.
But to date in the preseason when Betting on Football, the defense has seemed strong and occasionally even dominating as was the situation a couple of weeks ago in Atlanta’s 16-6 win at Miami versus the Dolphins as 2.5-point long shots. Against Miami they looked like the best in football even though a year ago Atlanta ranked 23rd in in total defense.
And the defense also performed well in holding the Kansas City Chiefs to 10 points in the preseason opener, even though some detractors might argue that it was only a preseason competition.
The Falcons held Miami to just 241 total yards and a meager 40 yards on the ground with a weak 2.6 yards per carry average. Miami starting quarterback Chad Henne was held under control by the Falcons defense as he went just 10-22 for 123 yards and had an interception.
The Falcons collected 2 sacks on the night and held Miami to 1-9 of third down conversions. The Miami Dolphins first unit had a pathetic ten yards rushing.
“Our defense played well,” said Atlanta head coach Mike Smith. “We were getting off the field, and you’ve got to do that to limit your exposure on defense.” As he passed for 103 yards with a touchdown, Ryan also showed why he’ll be a key asset for Atlanta with the Football betting odds as he headed the Falcons to scoring drives of 60 and 54 yards while leading Atlanta to 8-14 on 3rd down conversions.
The mixture of Ryan and a stout defense would make Atlanta one of the most dangerous squads on the board with the Football odds. A year ago the Falcons got the money in 11 from 16 competitions to rank as one of the most lucrative teams in the NFL.
“I liked what I saw tonight from all 3 phases,” stated Smith. “We played effectively and with a lot of energy.”
The Atlanta Falcons were the prominent team when the 1st units of each side went against each other, which was what was most outstanding of all in the win with the NFL odds at Miami.
