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Who is Going to Win?
The Eagles are the home team and are the heavy favorite, as the betting markets have them as a 6.5-point favorite over the Falcons.
Last 3 drives for the Packers’ offense against the Eagles’ defense:
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:22 - TD
3 plays, 70 yards, 0:23 - TD
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:14 - TD— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) September 7, 2024
For the Falcons to keep the game close and competitive, they have to take advantage of a weak and inefficient Eagles defense. ESPN's Football Power Index ranked Philadelphia's defense as 23rd in efficiency against the Packers, the second-lowest mark out of any team that won their first game.
The Eagles defense allowed 163 rushing yards on a bonkers 7.8 yards per carry to the Packers. If the Falcons want a chance, expect insane athlete Bijan Robinson to get fed early and often on the ground.
every Kirk Cousins dropback end zone view
what do you notice pic.twitter.com/RllUesBU7F
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 9, 2024
As for the Eagles, their advantage also comes from dominating the time of possession and limiting the amount of time the Falcons' offense has on the field. Giving their defense a chance to rest while putting in efficient offensive drives will put Atlanta in an unenviable position.
It is clear that quarterback Kirk Cousins isn't fully healthy from his Achilles injury last season -- making Atlanta one-dimensional and having the Philadelphia pass rush, headlined by Jalen Carter, overwhelm the Falcons' offensive line could make for a long day for the Dirty Birds.
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