Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
Game Info: Monday, September 16, 2024 at 8:15 pm (Lincoln Financial Field)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia Eagles -7 / Atlanta Falcons +7 --- Over/Under: 47 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles meet Monday in week 2 NFL action at Lincoln Financial Field. Here’s an Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Pick.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Atlanta Falcons lost their opener to the Steelers and play the Chiefs next. The Atlanta Falcons hope to avoid their fourth 0-2 start in the last 5 years. Kirk Cousins is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 155 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Ray-Ray McCloud III and Bijan Robinson have combined for 95 receiving yards on 9 catches, while Kyle Pitts has 3 receptions. The Atlanta Falcons ground game is averaging 89 yards per contest, and Robinson leads the way with 68 yards on 18 carries. Defensively, Atlanta is allowing 18 points and 270 yards per game. Kaden Elliss leads the Atlanta Falcons with 9 tackles, Grady Jarrett has 1.5 sacks and Justin Simmons has 1 pass deflection.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Packers opening week and play the Saints next. The Philadelphia Eagles look for their third straight 2-0 start to the season. Jalen Hurts is completing 58.8 percent of his passes for 278 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have combined for 203 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Dallas Goedert has 4 receptions. The Philadelphia Eagles ground game is averaging 144 yards per contest, and Saquon Barkley leads the way with 109 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Philadelphia is allowing 29 points and 414 yards per game. Zack Baun leads the Philadelphia Eagles with 15 tackles, Quinyon Mitchell has 1 pass deflection and Reed Blankenship has 1 interception.
Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
Falcons cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. is questionable. Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and linebacker Devin White are questionable.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles will win
- The Eagles have won each of their last seven games in September.
- The Falcons have lost each of their last six road openers against NFC opponents.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Falcons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against NFC opponents.
- The Falcons have lost the first quarter in four of their last five road openers.
- The Falcons have lost the first half in 18 of their last 21 Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Falcons and Eagles has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Falcons' last eight games as underdogs following a loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Jalen Hurts has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Eagles' last five Monday regular season games as favorites.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 92+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous September appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has scored the first touchdown in each of the Eagles' last three Monday home games.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 243+ passing yards in five of the Eagles' last six September games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- Parris Campbell has recorded 14+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 44+ rushing yards in each of his three previous home appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 23+ completions in three of the Eagles' last four Monday games as favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has thrown three touchdowns in each of the Eagles' last two games as favorites following a win.
- Saquon Barkley ranks 1st in the NFL in touchdowns (3) this season.
Atlanta Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 274+ passing yards in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Darnell Mooney has recorded 36+ receiving yards in five of his six previous appearances against NFC East opponents.
- Tyler Allgeier has recorded 30+ rushing yards in five of the Falcons' last six games following a home loss.
- Drake London has scored a touchdown in each of the Falcons' last two Week 2 games.
- Tyler Allgeier has recorded 45+ rushing and receiving yards in 12 of the Falcons' last 15 games as underdogs.
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 22+ completions in 12 of his last 13 appearances against NFC East opponents.
- Kirk Cousins has thrown three or more touchdowns in four of his last five September appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Kirk Cousins has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (2 vs Steelers, Week 1).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Eagles rank T1st in the NFL in Q3 points per game (14.0) this season.
- The Eagles rank T1st in the NFL in Q2 win percentage (100.0) this season.
- The Falcons rank T1st in the NFL in H1 win percentage (100.0) this season.
- The Falcons are one of only 30 teams in the NFL with a 100% success rate on extra points this season.
Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
It's fair to say the Philadelphia Eagles are the better team, and their being at home with the rest advantage doesn't hurt. Also, if Cousins is going to play like that moving forward, the Falcons are cooked like the kids say. With all that said, the end of last season left a sour taste in my mouth with the Eagles, and it's going to take more than one game to get it out. The Eagles are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games. The Eagles are also 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games when favorites of 7 or more points. I'll take my chances with the Falcons and the free touchdown on Monday night.
Randy’s Pick Atlanta Falcons +7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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