Atlanta Falcons

Devonta Freeman getting touches is apparently Atlanta's key to success

Published Dec. 20, 2015 11:42 p.m. ET

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The Atlanta Falcons may be 7-7 after their 23-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15, but when Devonta Freeman gets a heavy workload, they're a pretty tough team to beat. It's happened four total times this year, but when Freeman gets 25 carries, Atlanta hasn't lost.

Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN:

That's a pretty incredible stat to consider, especially when factoring in that Freeman doesn't even have to dominate for the team to win. During the week 15 victory, Freeman rushed exactly 25 times, but totaled just 56 yards (2.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown.