NFL Capsules: Washington at Atlanta

By The Associated Press

(AP) -- 1 p.m. ET, FOX

OPENING LINE - Falcons by 10

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Washington 2-5; Atlanta 5-2

SERIES RECORD - Redskins lead 14-5-1

LAST MEETING - Falcons beat Redskins 24-14, Dec. 3, 2006

LAST WEEK - Redskins bye, lost to Eagles 27-17 in Week 7; Falcons lost to Saints 35-27

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Redskins are 2-5 despite playing one of league's weakest schedules (combined opponents record: 16-35). Atlanta's opponents are cumulative 30-19. ... Washington CB DeAngelo Hall is facing former team. He was first-round pick of Falcons and played in Atlanta from 2004-07, earning two Pro Bowl appearances. ... Washington RB Clinton Portis has averaged less than 4 yards a carry in five of seven games. ... Washington quarterback Jason Campbell has been sacked 20 times playing behind makeshift line after LT Chris Samuels and RG Randy Thomas went down with season-ending injuries. ... Redskins have scored 96 points, making them one of five teams that has yet to reach 100. ... Falcons have lost two straight, first losing streak under second-year coach Mike Smith. ... Falcons QB Matt Ryan has thrown seven INTs in last three games. He was picked off 13 times in his first 20 regular-season games. ... Falcons are 10-1 at Georgia Dome during Smith's tenure. ... Ryan has been sacked only nine times this season, fourth fewest in NFL, and four of those came in a loss at Dallas.

Updated November 5, 2009