In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons prediction for this NFL game on Monday, September 16th at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week two matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles are 1-0 this year after they defeated Green Bay by a score of 34-29 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 6-0 at the end of the first quarter and 19-17 at halftime, but they scored 17 points in the second half for the win. The Eagles were outgained by a total of 414-410, turned the ball over three times, and went 4-14 on third down in the game. Jalen Hurts threw for 278 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 109 yards and two scores on 24 carries.
Philadelphia played a pretty sloppy game with three turnovers, seven penalties, and going just 4-14 on third down, but they found a way to get the win. The Eagles scored 34 points in the final three-quarters of the game, but it looks like the defense needs to iron some things out.
Atlanta Falcons Betting Preview
The Atlanta Falcons are 0-1 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 18-10 in their first game. Atlanta led 10-6 late in the first half, but they were outscored 12-0 the rest of the way for the bad loss. The Falcons were outgained by a total of 270-226, turned the ball over three times, and went just 2-9 on third down in the loss. Kirk Cousins threw for 155 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Bijan Robinson rushed for 68 yards on 18 carries.
Atlanta was competitive in the first half of this game, but they didn’t get much going in the second half. The Falcons only had 226 total yards in the game and Cousins looked average at best. Cousins did miss a ton of time with his injury, so I expect him to show improvement each week.
Why the Eagles will cover
- The home team has won each of the Falcons’ last seven Week 2 games.
- The Falcons have lost each of their last six road openers.
- The Falcons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against NFC East opponents.
- The Eagles have covered the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Eagles have won the first quarter in each of their last four games at Lincoln Financial Field.
- The Falcons have lost the first half in nine of their last 10 Week 2 road games against NFC opponents.
- The Eagles have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Why the Falcons will cover
- The underdogs have won seven of the last eight games between the Falcons and Eagles.
- The Eagles have lost each of their last three games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Eagles have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Falcons have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Falcons have won the first quarter in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Eagles.
- The Falcons have won the first half in six of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Falcons have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Eagles’ last six games at Lincoln Financial Field following a win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Falcons’ last eight Week 2 games have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Jalen Hurts has scored the first touchdown in four of the Eagles’ last five Monday regular season games as favorites.
- Jalen Hurts has scored two or more touchdowns in three of his last four regular-season appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 81+ rushing yards in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a favorite following a win.
- Saquon Barkley has recorded 88+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his four previous home appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 243+ passing yards in six of the Eagles’ last seven September games against NFC opponents.
- Jalen Hurts has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Eagles’ last six Monday regular season games.
- Parris Campbell has recorded 14+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Jalen Hurts has thrown three or more touchdowns in three of the Eagles’ last four games as favorites following a win.
- Jalen Hurts has recorded 23+ completions in each of his last three appearances against NFC South opponents.
- Reed Blankenship ranks T1st in the NFL in interceptions (1) this season.
Atlanta Falcons Player Prop Facts
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 244+ passing yards in seven of his last eight September appearances against NFC opponents.
- Bijan Robinson has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Falcons’ last two games as underdogs following a loss.
- Bijan Robinson has recorded 27+ receiving yards in each of the Falcons’ last four September games.
- Tyler Allgeier has recorded 31+ rushing yards in each of the Falcons’ last four games following a home loss.
- Bijan Robinson has recorded 106+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Falcons’ last six games following a loss.
- Kirk Cousins has thrown two or more touchdowns in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog following a loss.
- Kirk Cousins has recorded 22+ completions in each of his last seven September appearances against NFC opponents.
- Bijan Robinson ranks T1st in the NFL in broken tackles (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Eagles rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.
- The Eagles rank 1st in the NFL in Q2 points per game (17.0) this season.
- The Falcons rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.
- The Falcons rank T1st in the NFL in Q2 win percentage (100.0) this season.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons Prediction
Philadelphia was able to play a very sloppy game in their opener, but they escaped with a win after a great offensive showing in the final three quarters. On the other side, the Atlanta offense disappeared in the second half, but they are facing a Philly defense that gave up a lot of points and yards last week.
We saw Cousins struggle in that loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, but I do think he will have much more success in this game. The Falcons offense should be decent this season and we know Philadelphia is going to put up plenty of points, so I like the over in this game.