ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons know better than to lean on some impressive statistics for confidence as they prepare for a visit from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

Buffalo (4-1) will bring a high-scoring offense to Atlanta that will put stress on the Falcons' defense while also pressuring second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to keep up the pace.

The Falcons (2-2) lead the NFL in total defense, allowing only 244 yards per game. Atlanta's offense ranks seventh with 262.8 yards per game.

“From a stats standpoint, you’re pretty ecstatic about where you are in a lot of categories,” coach Raheem Morris said before acknowledging the far more important numbers are points allowed and scored.

The Falcons' defense ranks only 15th with 21.5 points allowed per game. The offe

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