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KC Chiefs Vs Atlanta Falcons: Rating the Match-Ups

By Leigh Oleszczak

Nov 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with running back Devonta Freeman (24) after a touchdown run by Freeman in the fourth quarter of their game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with running back Devonta Freeman (24) after a touchdown run by Freeman in the fourth quarter of their game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 38-19. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester (65) and tackle Jake Matthews (70) and guard Andy Levitre (67) defend quarterback Matt Ryan (2)  Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester (65) and tackle Jake Matthews (70) and guard Andy Levitre (67) defend quarterback Matt Ryan (2)  Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Kansas City’s offensive line has been downright awful over the past few weeks. Alex Smith was sacked a season-high SIX times last weekend in Denver.

To put it into perspective, Smith has started one less game than Ryan this year and has only been sacked three less times than him.

Now granted, the Broncos have a much better pass rush than the Falcons do, but still. The Chiefs offensive line has not been good.

Going into week 11, Pro Football Focus ranked the Falcons as the seventh best offensive line in the league.

To put it into perspective, Smith has started one less game than Ryan this year and has only been sacked three less times than him. Smith has been taken to the ground 24 times in ten starts while Ryan has been sacked 27 times in 11 starts.

The Falcons defensive isn’t nearly as scary as Denver’s, so this game hopefully won’t be as brutal to watch, but I have to give the advantage to Atlanta.

Advantage: Atlanta

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