Falcons vs. Packers Predictions, Betting Trends and Stats – Week 2

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 12, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons (1-0), who took down against the Panthers in their last contest, host the Green Bay Packers (1-0) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17 at 1:00 PM ET. The Packers grabbed a win against the Bears in their last game.

The Falcons are field goal favorites in their matchup against the Packers. The total is 40 points.

The betting trends in the article below are based off odds valid as of September 17, 2023 at 11:15 AM ET. Check out the article below for the most up-to-date lines for this contest and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Falcons Vs Packers Odds

Favorite Spread Over/Under
Falcons -3 40

Falcons vs. Packers Predictions

Computer picks for Falcons vs Packers
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Packers (+3) Over (40)

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Team Stat Rankings (2022)

Falcons Packers
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 21.5 (15) 21.8 (14)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.7 (23) 21.8 (17)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.4 (15) 5.5 (11)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.7 (25) 5.8 (27)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 21 (8) 22 (14)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 17 (27) 24 (11)

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Falcons Betting Insights

  • The Falcons were 9-8-0 against the spread last season.
  • As a 3-point or greater favorite, Atlanta had one win ATS (1-2) last year.
  • There were seven Atlanta games (out of 17) that went over the total last year.
  • In 10 games last year, the Falcons and their opponent combined for more than 40 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 40 points, 3.9 fewer than the average total in last season’s Atlanta contests.

Packers Betting Insights

  • The Packers beat the spread eight times in 17 games last year.
  • As 3-point underdogs or more, Green Bay went 3-1 against the spread last year.
  • There were eight Packers games (out of 17) that went over the total last season.
  • Last year, 10 Green Bay games featured over 40 points scored.
  • The average total for Packers games last season was 44.6 points, 4.6 more than this game’s over/under.

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Falcons Players to Watch

  • Last year Desmond Ridder recorded 708 yards (177 per game), a 63.5% completion percentage, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also added 64 rushing yards on 16 carries with (averaging 16 yards per game).
  • Tyler Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards last year on 210 carries (64.7 yards per game) and scored three times.
  • Cordarrelle Patterson churned out 695 yards on 144 carries (53.5 yards per game), with eight rushing touchdowns last year.
  • In the previous season, Drake London grabbed 72 passes (on 117 targets) for 866 yards (50.9 per game). He also found the end zone four times.
  • Mack Hollins also impressed receiving last season. He had 57 receptions for 690 yards and four touchdowns. He was targeted 94 times.
  • Kyle Pitts reeled in 28 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 35.6 yards per game last year.
  • Kaden Elliss did his thing last season with an incredible stat line of seven sacks, seven TFL and 74 tackles.
  • Richie Grant went to work last year, collecting 122 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions.
  • Jessie Bates III intercepted four passes last year while also totaling 71 tackles, one TFL, and eight passes defended.

Packers Players to Watch

  • Aaron Jones averaged 65.9 rushing yards per game and accumulated two rushing touchdowns last year. Jones complemented his performance on the ground with 3.5 receptions per game to average 23.2 receiving yards.
  • A.J. Dillon ran for seven touchdowns on 770 yards a year ago.
  • Christian Watson was targeted 4.7 times per game and racked up 611 receiving yards and seven touchdowns over the course of 2022.
  • Romeo Doubs averaged 32.7 receiving yards on 5.2 targets per game in 2022, scoring three touchdowns.
  • Last year Preston Smith racked up 8.5 sacks, nine TFL and 59 tackles.
  • Jonathan Owens was all over the field last season with 125 tackles and one sack.
  • Jaire Alexander came up with five interceptions in addition to 56 tackles, four TFL, and 14 passes defended a year ago.

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