The Chargers are on the road to take on the Falcons on Sunday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. PT.
To prepare you for the Week 13 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles' opponent before the match.
How it's going…
The Falcons are 6-5 this season. They are in first place in the NFC South.
Extended passing attack
The Falcons made an offseason move to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins, which appears to have paid off. Atlanta ranks fifth in the passing game, averaging 243.6 yards per game. They rank eighth in yards per game (7.8). Cousins' top targets, Darnell Mooney and Drake London, have over 700 receiving yards.
Beware of Bijan
running back Bijan Robinson is another talented player that the Chargers need to consider at all times. Robinson is good on the ground and can catch the ball. He has over 1,000 yards of offense and seven touchdowns.
Things aren't as good on the other side of the ball
The Falcons have struggled on defense this season. They allow 24.9 points per game, which ranks 25th. Atlanta is 19th against the run and 26th against the pass. The Falcons have 10 sacks in 11 games, the fewest in the league.
Pay attention to…
Robinson. The Chargers struggled to stop the run against the Ravens last week, and they will have a tall task against Robinson, who has proven to be electric on the ground.
