Even after all of the hand-wringing over Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling as offensive coordinator, the Falcons still managed to finish sixth in yards per play in 2017. The issues really came in the second half and in the red zone. With another year in Sarkisian’s system and the addition of Calvin Ridley to an already loaded offense, the unit should be able to show more consistency this season.

Atlanta’s schedule is very favorable, with five of the first seven games at home. The Falcons, who open at the Eagles on Thursday night, should get off to a fast start in 2018, and will have more than enough victories to win the NFC South should they take care of business.

The play: The Falcons to go Over the season win total of 9 ¹/₂.