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Prediction: Falcons will beat Browns

The 4-6 Atlanta Falcons have won two games in a row and now play three of the next four games at home as they attempt to make a playoff run. They should continue their streak against the surprising Cleveland Browns (6-4).

The Falcons were 2-of-4 at Tampa and 1-of-3 at Carolina scoring touchdowns in the red zone. Back at home inside the Georgia Dome, I see the Falcons playing more like the team that converted 6 of 7 red-zone opportunities in home wins against New Orleans and Tampa Bay.

I also see the Falcons being more efficient in the run game with rookie Devonta Freeman adding a little spark. The Browns are 30th in the league against the run and lost two key linebackers to injury. The balance should help the Falcons thrive.

The only way I see the Falcons possibly losing an edge in this game is if they let reinstated Browns receiver Josh Gordon go off for 150-plus yards and multiple touchdowns in his first game of the season. I don't believe Desmond Trufant is going to allow that to happen.

Although the Browns have won four straight against NFC South foes, they have lost five of their last six road games versus NFC teams.

Falcons 31, Browns 17