The elements - both matchup-wise and weather-wise - are there for this total to go under.

Seattle's defense is as dominant as ever giving up the fewest yards per game and third-fewest points per game at 13.5. The Seahawks could have allowed even fewer points per game but their defensive numbers are skewed a bit because of giving up a fluke touchdown on an offensive fumble returned for a touchdown and letting up against the 49ers after building a huge lead.

The Seahawks have had ample time to game plan for Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Co. having been idle this past week.

The Falcons are in a flat spot having just upset the Broncos in Denver. Their offense is built for carpet inside a dome. This game is on grass in the loudest outdoor venue in the NFL.

Atlanta is improved defensively. Falcons coach Dan Quinn knows the Seahawks having been the team's defensive coordinator before being named Falcons head coach. The Falcons do have a cluster injury problem at linebacker, but there's a very good chance star rookie linebacker and the team's second-leading tackler, Deion Jones, plays after missing last week with an ankle injury.

Bad weather is expected for this game with wind and rain.