Inside the Numbers – Falcons vs. Bengals

The records may indicate that this game should not be that close, but the numbers are far more revealing. With that being said, when the Atlanta Falcons host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, both teams have something to prove, and neither one will give up without putting up a fight. I’ve gone over who runs the ball better, who stops the ball more efficiently and who does more trash talking. But now it is time to take a look at the numbers of both teams on offense and defense, and then you can decide who should be favored to win tomorrow’s showdown in the Dome. TOTAL TEAM STATISTICS: Total First Downs: Atlanta 136 Opponents 103 — Cincinnati 102 Opponents 93 Third Down Conversions: Atlanta 41/94 Opponents 30/74 — Cincinnati 25/74 Opponents 26/64 Fourth Down Conversions: Atlanta 5/7 Opponents 3/5 — Cincinnati 5/5 Opponents 0/4 Field Goals: Atlanta 13/16 Opponents 6/13 — Cincinnati 12/13 Opponents 6/8 Time of Possession: Atlanta 32:05 Opponents 27:55...