Falcons defense faces strong Bills offense in Monday night matchup

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The Atlanta Falcons will face the Buffalo Bills in their first “Monday Night Football” appearance of Week 6. The matchup is set to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

So far this season, the Falcons have managed to hold every opponent to fewer than 300 yards of total offense. Their best defensive performance limited a team to 198 yards, while their highest allowance was 294 yards. Atlanta secured victories in both those games.

On the other side, the Buffalo Bills are among seven teams that have gained at least 300 yards of total offense in every game this season. Their lowest offensive output has been 356 yards and their highest is 497 yards, with wins recorded in both instances.

Heading into Monday’s contest, Atlanta holds a 2-2 record after a bye week. The Bills stand at 4-1 following their first defeat of the year—a narrow 23-20 loss against the New England Patriots last Sunday.

A number of NFL experts have shared their predictions for the outcome between the Falcons and Bills. For more detailed picks and analysis, fans can visit ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, The Athletic and NFL Network.



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