We looked at the team’s offensive pace through four games earlier this week, which was pretty encouraging. They’re on pace to blow right by what they did in 2017 in almost every area, and we’ll hope they’ll end the season with a top five offense that somehow pushes them into the playoffs.
To get there, though, they’ll have to overcome or improve a defense that’s on pace to set at least one unfortunate team mark.
Buckle up for some sobering numbers.
Team Pace
Points Allowed: 488 (315)
Yards Allowed: 6,488 (5,094)
Passing Yards Allowed: 4,544 (3,429)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 1,944 (1,665)
Penalties: 140 (103)
The last time the Falcons allowed that many points in a season?