Can Cleveland upset Atlanta? Or will the Falcons move one step closer to a NFC Wild Card spot with a big win on the road?
The Atlanta Falcons are coming off their first road win of the season after upsetting the Washington Redskins 38-14 last week. Now they will try to build on that performance with another road trip against an opponent they should be able to beat. The Falcons will be a four-point favorite when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Browns are 2-6-1 but they have been a lot more competitive than they had been the previous two seasons and that will continue with interim coach Gregg Williams looking to light a fire under his players. Here is a closer look at the matchup.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
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time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 5 Nov 5:08pm | ATL | -4.5 -110 | O +51 -110 |
Closing 11 Nov 3:18pm | ATL | -6.5 -110 | O +49.5 -110 |
Atlanta is 4-4 straight up and 3-5 against the spread so far this season. The Falcons have struggled on the road and in inter-conference games so it will be interesting to see if they can get the job done on the road. Atlanta is 0-8 against the spread in its last eight games against AFC opponents and they are just 1-7 straight up in those contests.
Meanwhile, the Browns have actually been better than expected this season with a 5-4 record against the spread. Cleveland is just 1-13 straight up and 3-11 ATS in its last 14games against NFC opponents. The Browns are 0-4 on the road this season but 2-2-1 at home.
Atlanta Falcons
The key to success for the Falcons last week was the production they received on the ground from running backs Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith. That tandem combined for 148 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. In order to be better on the road, Atlanta needs Coleman and Smith to perform at a high level with Devonta Freeman injured.
Matt Ryan continued his impressive season with 350 passing yards and four touchdowns against the Redskins. Ryan has completed 70.8-percent of his passes while throwing for 19 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. The Falcons rely heavily on their offence to lead the way but the defence held Washington to 14 points with an excellent performance last week. If the Atlanta defence steps up again, they will be tough to beat on the road this Sunday.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns did everything they could to keep up with the Kansas City Chiefs in a 37-21 loss last week. Baker Mayfield threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. He also had an interception and was sacked twice. Management has to be impressed with what they have seen from Mayfield so far this season. Now they need to continue to give him more support. That was the case last week with running back Nick Chubb rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Cleveland’s defence has allowed an average of 27.4 points per game so it will be on the offence to play keep up in this game. The Falcons have too many weapons for the Browns to win this game outright. While they might keep this game close for a while, Cleveland will have a tough time covering against a desperate Atlanta side that is finally starting to play to its potential.
Weather

temp | 36 |
condition | sunny |
wind | South 9mph |
Injuries
Wes Schweitzer (G)
Tevin Coleman (RB)
Terrell McClain (DT)
Ito Smith (RB)
Austin Hooper (TE)
Logan Paulsen (TE)
Julio Jones (WR)
Foyesade Oluokun (LB)
Sharrod Neasman (S)
Kemal Ishmael (S)
Emmanuel Ogbah (DL)
Orson Charles (TE)
Pharaoh Brown (TE)
Duke Johnson Jr. (RB)
Phillip Gaines (DB)
Larry Ogunjobi (DL)
Austin Corbett (OL)
Tyrod Taylor (QB)
Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)
Christian Kirksey (LB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Wes Schweitzer (G) | Out Sun | Back - 27 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Schweitzer is suffering from a back injury and will not be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. |
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Tevin Coleman (RB) | Prob Sun | Groin - 24 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Coleman suffered a groin injury in the last game but is likely to return Sunday against the Buccaneers. |
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Terrell McClain (DT) | Out Sun | Toe - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
McClain has missed the last two game nursing a toe injury and will not be available for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. |
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Ito Smith (RB) | Ques Sun | Neck - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Smith is dealing with neck and knee injuries and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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Austin Hooper (TE) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Hooper departed the last game due to a knee injury but it is likely he will partake in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. |
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Logan Paulsen (TE) | Ques Sun | Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Paulsen sat out the last game with a knee injury and it is unclear if he will participate in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals. |
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Julio Jones (WR) | Prob Sun | Foot - 02 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Jones has a foot injury but it is likely he will face the Packers on Sunday. |
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Foyesade Oluokun (LB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 02 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Oluokun left the last game due to a knee injury but is expected to be available Sunday against the Packers. |
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Sharrod Neasman (S) | Ques Sun | Neck - 02 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Neasman left the last game with neck and shoulder injuries. It has yet to be established if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Packers. |
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Kemal Ishmael (S) | Ques Sun | Knee - 28 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Ishmael is nursing a knee injury and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Ravens on Sunday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Emmanuel Ogbah (DL) | Ques Sun | Bicep - 20 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 0-1-1 | + - |
Ogbah has a bicep injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday versus the Bengals. |
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Orson Charles (TE) | I-R | Ankle - 11 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 0-2-1 | + - |
Charles has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. |
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Pharaoh Brown (TE) | I-R | Hamstring - 07 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
Brown is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. |
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Duke Johnson Jr. (RB) | Prob Sun | Personal - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
Johnson Jr. is tending to a personal matter but it is likely he will line up against the Panthers on Sunday. |
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Phillip Gaines (DB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 0-3-1 | + - |
Gaines has missed the last three games with a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. |
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Larry Ogunjobi (DL) | Ques Sun | Bicep - 02 / 12 / 18 | 3-2 | 1-3-1 | + - |
Ogunjobi left the last game due to a biceps injury and his status is in question for Sunday's contest against the Panthers. |
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Austin Corbett (OL) | Ques Sun | Foot - 28 / 11 / 18 | 3-2 | 1-3-1 | + - |
Corbett has sat out the previous three games due to a foot injury and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Bengals on Sunday. |
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Tyrod Taylor (QB) | Ques Sun | Foot - 14 / 11 / 18 | 4-2 | 1-4-1 | + - |
Taylor has an injured foot and his availability Sunday against the Bengals is hazy. |
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Jamie Collins Sr. (LB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 07 / 11 / 18 | 4-3 | 2-4-1 | + - |
Collins Sr. is dealing with an ankle sprain and it is unknown if he will be available against the Falcons on Sunday. |
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Christian Kirksey (LB) | I-R | Hamstring - 04 / 11 / 18 | 4-4 | 3-4-1 | + - |
Kirksey is on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. |
Falcons vs. Browns Prediction
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ATLANTA FALCONS
27 -
CLEVELAND BROWNS
19
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 Nov 5:08pm ATL -4.5 -110 O +51 -110 Closing 11 Nov 3:18pm ATL -6.5 -110 O +49.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 36 condition sunny wind South 9mph -
Injuries
Wes Schweitzer (G)
Out Sun Back - 27 / 12 / 18Tevin Coleman (RB)
Prob Sun Groin - 24 / 12 / 18Terrell McClain (DT)
Out Sun Toe - 12 / 12 / 18Ito Smith (RB)
Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 12 / 18Austin Hooper (TE)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 12 / 18Logan Paulsen (TE)
Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18Julio Jones (WR)
Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 12 / 18Foyesade Oluokun (LB)
Prob Sun Knee - 02 / 12 / 18Sharrod Neasman (S)
Ques Sun Neck - 02 / 12 / 18Kemal Ishmael (S)
Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 11 / 18Emmanuel Ogbah (DL)
Ques Sun Bicep - 20 / 12 / 18Orson Charles (TE)
I-R Ankle - 11 / 12 / 18Pharaoh Brown (TE)
I-R Hamstring - 07 / 12 / 18Duke Johnson Jr. (RB)
Prob Sun Personal - 05 / 12 / 18Phillip Gaines (DB)
Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18Larry Ogunjobi (DL)
Ques Sun Bicep - 02 / 12 / 18Austin Corbett (OL)
Ques Sun Foot - 28 / 11 / 18Tyrod Taylor (QB)
Ques Sun Foot - 14 / 11 / 18Jamie Collins Sr. (LB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 07 / 11 / 18Christian Kirksey (LB)
I-R Hamstring - 04 / 11 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wes Schweitzer (G) Out Sun Back - 27 / 12 / 18 1-0 0-1 + - Schweitzer is suffering from a back injury and will not be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Tevin Coleman (RB) Prob Sun Groin - 24 / 12 / 18 1-0 0-1 + - Coleman suffered a groin injury in the last game but is likely to return Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Terrell McClain (DT) Out Sun Toe - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - McClain has missed the last two game nursing a toe injury and will not be available for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
Ito Smith (RB) Ques Sun Neck - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Smith is dealing with neck and knee injuries and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Cardinals.
Austin Hooper (TE) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Hooper departed the last game due to a knee injury but it is likely he will partake in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Logan Paulsen (TE) Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Paulsen sat out the last game with a knee injury and it is unclear if he will participate in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
Julio Jones (WR) Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Jones has a foot injury but it is likely he will face the Packers on Sunday.
Foyesade Oluokun (LB) Prob Sun Knee - 02 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Oluokun left the last game due to a knee injury but is expected to be available Sunday against the Packers.
Sharrod Neasman (S) Ques Sun Neck - 02 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Neasman left the last game with neck and shoulder injuries. It has yet to be established if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Packers.
Kemal Ishmael (S) Ques Sun Knee - 28 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Ishmael is nursing a knee injury and it is uncertain if he will be available against the Ravens on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Emmanuel Ogbah (DL) Ques Sun Bicep - 20 / 12 / 18 1-1 0-1-1 + - Ogbah has a bicep injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday versus the Bengals.
Orson Charles (TE) I-R Ankle - 11 / 12 / 18 2-1 0-2-1 + - Charles has been placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Pharaoh Brown (TE) I-R Hamstring - 07 / 12 / 18 2-2 0-3-1 + - Brown is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Duke Johnson Jr. (RB) Prob Sun Personal - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 0-3-1 + - Johnson Jr. is tending to a personal matter but it is likely he will line up against the Panthers on Sunday.
Phillip Gaines (DB) Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 0-3-1 + - Gaines has missed the last three games with a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.
Larry Ogunjobi (DL) Ques Sun Bicep - 02 / 12 / 18 3-2 1-3-1 + - Ogunjobi left the last game due to a biceps injury and his status is in question for Sunday's contest against the Panthers.
Austin Corbett (OL) Ques Sun Foot - 28 / 11 / 18 3-2 1-3-1 + - Corbett has sat out the previous three games due to a foot injury and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Bengals on Sunday.
Tyrod Taylor (QB) Ques Sun Foot - 14 / 11 / 18 4-2 1-4-1 + - Taylor has an injured foot and his availability Sunday against the Bengals is hazy.
Jamie Collins Sr. (LB) Ques Sun Ankle - 07 / 11 / 18 4-3 2-4-1 + - Collins Sr. is dealing with an ankle sprain and it is unknown if he will be available against the Falcons on Sunday.
Christian Kirksey (LB) I-R Hamstring - 04 / 11 / 18 4-4 3-4-1 + - Kirksey is on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.