The Texans will play the Falcons on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 1:02 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on FOX.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons will take the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a key Week 5 matchup on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. Have a look at each team's key performance stats below as they continue to make their way through the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Heading into Week 5 of the 2023-24 season, the Houston Texans have a power ranking of 96.00. Our calculations have the Atlanta Falcons at a 92.00 power ranking.
- Away Houston Texans - Now in the middle of the season, the Houston Texans have a 1-1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Atlanta Falcons - The Atlanta Falcons come to this Week 5 matchup with a 2-0-0 record as a home team. They rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far this season.
- Points Scored - The Houston Texans currently rank 16th (96) on the edge of Week 5, with the Atlanta Falcons ranked 24th (62) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - The Houston Texans stand 21st (79) in the middle weeks of the regular season for points against. As for the Atlanta Falcons, they currently rank 22nd (77) for points against.
- Team Records - Standings become more important now more than ever. Approaching Week 5, the Houston Texans have a 2-2-0 record, with the Atlanta Falcons at 2-2-0 for the 2023-24 regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The scurvy Houston Texans be takin' on the Atlanta Falcons in a fierce battle...on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. It be an important Week 5 matchup for both teams, with each havin' a 2-2-0 standin'. These mid-season games be crucial for their playoff hopes, arr!
Arr, the clash be happenin' at the grand Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ahoy, the city be known for its vibrant culture and southern hospitality. The fans be roarin' like cannons, addin' to the intense atmosphere. Ye best be ready for a rowdy showdown, me hearties!
According to the SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Houston Texans be holdin' a rank of 96.00, while the Atlanta Falcons be trailin' with 92.00. It be a close fight on the high seas, me buckos! Bet this game at BetMGM or BetRivers, or our top sports betting partner BetWay. Don't forget to look at this game's prop bets and compare odds from partner sports betting sites. May the best team prevail and claim victory on the gridiron, arrr!
Best Texans at Falcons Odds
| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Atlanta Falcons |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Atlanta Falcons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Atlanta Falcons are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Texans are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 42 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 42 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Atlanta Falcons are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Texans
Falcons
10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Houston Texans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Atlanta Falcons - Atlanta Falcons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Atlanta Falcons favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons Prop Bets
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Texans
Falcons
First Team To Score
10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | +100-125Bet |
Texans
Falcons
Game to Overtime
10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Texans
Falcons
Safety to be Scored
10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Falcons
Team Total Points
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -105Bet |
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Texans
Team Total Points
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 19.5 o -14019.5 u +110Bet |
CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Desmond Ridder
Interceptions Thrown
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Younghoe Koo
Total Kicking Points
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 244.5 o -115244.5 u -115Bet |
Desmond Ridder
Total Passing Yards
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 178.5 o -115178.5 u -115Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 1.5 o +1001.5 u -135Bet |
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Desmond Ridder
Total Touchdown Passes
HOU at ATL 10/08/23 1:02pm EDT | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +180Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 5 | Texans vs Falcons Sunday, October 8th, 2023 | ATL 21, HOU 19 Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Falcons by 2 |
| 2019 Week 5 | Falcons vs Texans Sunday, October 6th, 2019 | HOU 53, ATL 32 NRG Stadium | Texans by 21 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 377 | 353 | 6-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2W | 3-2-0 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0.412 | 321 | 373 | 5-3-0 | 2-7-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 4-8-0 | 0.333 | 2L | 1-4-0 |
Houston Texans & Atlanta Falcons Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Falcons | +6600 Bet |
Houston Texans & Atlanta Falcons Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Texans vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Game
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