Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our week 2 Falcons vs Eagles pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover in Philadelphia.

The Falcons and Eagles are set for a week two matchup on Monday, September 16th at 8:15 ET. The Eagles are the heavy favorite with a money line of -288 and are favored by -6.5 points on the point spread. This NFC matchup is being televised on ESPN, with the Falcons at +235 on the money line. The over/under line is set at 47.5 points.

Falcons vs. Eagles Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles
  • Where: Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field
  • Date: Monday, September 16th
  • Betting Odds PHI -6.5, ATL +235 | PHI -288 O/U 47.5

Falcons Preview:

After the Falcons and Steelers were tied 3-3 following the 1st quarter, Atlanta took a 10-9 lead into halftime. However, the Falcons didn't score in the 2nd half, and the Steelers outscored them 9-0 in the 2nd half, leading to an 18-10 Atlanta loss. The Falcons lost straight-up and against the spread, as they were favored by -4 points. The 28 combined points were well below the over/under line of 43 points.

Atlanta's lead at halftime came from a late 2nd-quarter touchdown, as Kirk Cousins found Kyle Pitts for a score. The Falcons missed a chance to extend their lead at the end of the 2nd quarter, as they missed a field goal. The Falcons' defense allowed the Steelers to kick a field goal with three seconds left in the 2nd quarter, giving Pittsburgh the lead heading into the 2nd half.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

The Falcons' offense struggled in their 18-10 loss to the Steelers, managing just 137 yards passing. Kirk Cousins, filling in at quarterback, threw for 155 yards on 16 completions, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Atlanta finished with only 15 first downs and went 2-of-9 on third down.

Atlanta's running game had 89 yards on 22 attempts, with Bijan Robinson leading the way with 68 yards rushing and 43 receiving yards. Ray-Ray McCloud III caught four passes for 52 yards.

Falcons Team Defense

In their 18-10 loss to the Steelers, the Falcons' defense held Pittsburgh to just 133 passing yards. However, they struggled to stop the run, allowing 137 yards on 41 attempts. Atlanta's defense was effective against the pass, allowing the Steelers to complete 73.9% of their passes and keeping them out of the end zone through the air. The Falcons also recorded two sacks and limited Pittsburgh to a 47.1% third-down conversion rate. Despite this, the Falcons' offense was unable to capitalize on their defensive performance and secure the win.

Eagles Preview:

After the Falcons and Steelers were tied 3-3 following the 1st quarter, Atlanta took a 10-9 lead into halftime. However, the Falcons didn't score in the 2nd half, and the Steelers outscored them 9-0 in the 2nd half, leading to an 18-10 Atlanta loss. The Falcons lost straight-up and against the spread, as they were favored by -4 points. The 28 combined points were well below the over/under line of 43 points.

Atlanta's lead at halftime came from a late 2nd-quarter touchdown, as Kirk Cousins found Kyle Pitts for a score. The Falcons missed a chance to extend their lead at the end of the 2nd quarter, as they missed a field goal. The Falcons' defense allowed the Steelers to kick a field goal with three seconds left in the 2nd quarter, giving Pittsburgh the lead heading into the 2nd half.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

In their 34-29 win over the Packers, the Eagles picked up 25 first downs and 266 yards through the air. Jalen Hurts threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions. Philadelphia's running game saw 144 yards on 38 attempts, with Hurts also leading the team with 33 rushing yards.

A.J. Brown was the top receiver with 119 yards and a touchdown. Hurts was sacked twice and had an 80 passer rating. The Eagles struggled on third down, converting just 28.6% of their chances. Saquon Barkley led the team with 109 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns.

Eagles Team Defense

In their 34-29 win over the Packers, the Eagles' defense allowed 163 rushing yards on just 21 attempts, including a 66-yard touchdown run by Aaron Jones. Despite this, they held Green Bay to a 27.3% conversion rate on third down and limited them to 29 points. The Eagles also picked off Aaron Rodgers once and held him to 251 yards passing on 17 completions.

Philadelphia's defense gave up 414 total yards to the Packers, but they did a good job limiting big plays and held Green Bay to a 48.6% completion rate. They also gave up two passing touchdowns and had two sacks in the game.

Falcons vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Atlanta has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 13 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
  • Across the Eagles last three home games, the team averaged 12 points per game while allowing 26. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Falcons have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Atlanta posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Eagles have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

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