Winded

Right now, with the Eagles up by 11 and showing no signs of slowing down, the Falcons are in trouble. They have the all-important wind right now. They don't have an offense engineered to come from behind. They are a run first, run second, pass third team.

Also, Atlanta has the wind during the 2nd and 3rd quarter, which means in the 4th quarter, the Falcons will need to have a lead to protect instead of driving to tie or go ahead. The elements aren't in their favor in this match up. The home-dome Falcons are playing in the outdoor stadium of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Dome teams are 0-8 in outdoor conference championship games.

If the Falcons are going to make that 1-8, they need to do it in the 2nd and 3rd quarter.