Tonight's Monday Night Football features a thrilling matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles will be looking to go 2-0 to start the season while the Falcons will be looking to bounce back after starting the season 1-1. All eyes will be on Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins who doesn't have a great track record in Prime Time games and he is 3-10 in Monday Night Football games specifically.
Philadelphia Eagles Overview: The Eagles come into this game with high expectations, boasting a robust offense led by quarterback Jalen Hurts. Their offensive line, known for its strength and cohesion, will play a crucial role in controlling the game's pace and protecting Hurts, allowing him to utilize his dual-threat capabilities. AJ Brown will miss this game due to injury but we expect a heavy dose of work for runningback Saquon Barkley who had 3 total touchdowns in Week 1.
Atlanta Falcons Overview: The Falcons really struggled in Week 1 against the Steelers. They only managed to score 10 points and they turned the ball over three times. With a focus on a balanced attack, they'll rely heavily on their young runningback to maneuver against the Eagles' defense. The Falcons' defense, though young, is eager to establish its identity and challenge the Eagles' offensive line. We will see about that.
Key Players & Matchups:
Saquon Barkley (Eagles RB) vs. Falcons' defense: Saquon should get plenty of touches in this game tonight and rack up the yards.
Bijan Robinson vs. Eagles' Front Seven: The Falcons will need to establish the run early to open up the passing game. This Eagles defense was solid against the run last season but they allowed the Packers to run at will in their Week 1 matchup.
Strategic Implications: The Eagles will aim to exploit the Falcons' inexperienced defense by mixing up their play calls and using Hurts’ mobility. Meanwhile, the Falcons will need to maintain possession and keep the Eagles' offense off the field to stand a chance.
As both teams clash on Monday Night Football, this game promises to deliver high energy, strategic gameplay, and some big plays. Tune in for what is sure to be an exciting continuation of Monday Night Football.
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Eagles Falcons Same Game Parlay
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Eagles Falcons Same Game Parlay
Saquon Barkley 60+ Yards / Bijan Robinson 50+ Yards (-120)
Saquon ran for 109 yards on 24 carries in his first game in this Eagles offense and he will be going up against this Falcons defense that allowed
Bijan Robinson ran for 68 yards on 18 carries in Week 1 against a Top 5 run defense so I expect him to be able to get at least 50 tonight vs this Eagles defense because….
The Eagles defense didn’t slow the run down by any means in their first game where they allowed the Packers to combine for 163 rushing yards.
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