Atlanta Falcons 2010 NFL Predictions: Atlanta shocked the league in 2008 by jumping all the way from 4-12 the previous season to finish 11-5. The significant improvement led to a spot in the playoffs and speculation about the club's bright future. The Falcons scuttled those hopes, briefly anyway, after failing to qualify for the playoffs last season with a 9-7 record. 2010 NFL Predictions at SBGglobal.com are anticipating a possible 2010 turnaround as Atlanta's win total is set at 8.5 with the Over drawing -155 odds.
The Falcons had big hopes going into last season with quarterback Matt Ryan coming off a stellar rookie campaign in which 
he led the team to an 11-5 record and playoff appearance. The team also added future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez in a trade with Kansas City, giving Ryan another weapon to utilize. However, the fresh faced Boston College product took a step back last year as his completions, passing yards, completion percentage, and passer rating all went down. Unfortunately, in the midst of all that decline, Ryan's fumbles and interceptions went up.
Ryan's digression was not the only issue for Atlanta as the running game, which ranked second in the league in 2008 at 152.7 yards per game, dropped to 15th at 117.3 yards per game. The Falcons offense was pedestrian as a result, ranking 16th in yards per game and 13th in scoring.
If Ryan progresses as projected, Atlanta should be a top 10 unit this season with running back Michael Turner, receivers Roddy White and Michael Jenkins as well as Gonzalez all back in the fold.
The Falcons defense was also a middle of the pack group, giving up an average of 348.9 yards and 20.3 points per game. The team had a great deal of difficulty against the pass as it gave up nearly 252 yards per game through the air, a plight aided by the fact that it managed just 28 sacks on the season. Things will improve this year with the addition of free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson as well as top draft pick, Sean Weatherspoon. Weatherspoon has the size, speed, and athleticism at linebacker to stand up to the run and man up on tight ends in pass coverage.
Atlanta Falcons 2010 NFL Predictions: 10-6, Second Place NFC South. Talented roster that should earn a Wild Card spot, but not the equal of the Saints, at least offensively. The Falcons also have a difficult schedule with non-division games against San Francisco, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Green Bay, and Cincinnati.
SBGglobal.com Atlanta Falcons 2010 NFL Predictions:
Odds to Win the NFC South +185 (two of four)
Odds to Win the NFC Championship +1200 (Tied six of 16)
Odds to Win the Super Bowl +1750
Regular Season Win Total: Over 8.5 (-155), Under 8.5 (+125)
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