Exciting NFL action is on the way with a Monday Night Football showdown between the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) on Monday, September 16 at 8:15 PM ET. This matchup is at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with NFL betting odds having the Eagles favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).
The Falcons need to find consistency on the offensive end. Their most recent battle was an 18-10 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers, in which too many turnovers ruined the momentum.
Kirk Cousins completed 16 passes out of 26 for 155 yards. Even though he had a touchdown, he had two costly interceptions. Ray-Ray McCloud III led with four receptions for 52 yards, so there is potential that the passing game could be much better.
The Falcons had a 10-9 lead at the half but failed to produce anything else. They put up 226 yards and 15 first downs but turned it over three times. On defense, they gave up 270 yards and 16 first downs.
If they can limit their turnovers, they have an opportunity to stay within reach. Cousins has a lot of experience and can make the right plays down the stretch to win games.
In their latest matchup, the Eagles had an offensive showdown against the Green Bay Packers. This game ended 34-29 in their favor, with running back Saquon Barkley paving the way to success.
Jalen Hurts played a volatile game, with 20 of his 34 passes completed for 278 yards. He had two touchdowns but turned it over twice, making them have a more challenging game than necessary. Barkley was outstanding, with 24 carries for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
Their offense put up similar numbers as the Packers but had possession of the ball for about five minutes longer, that made the difference. While they did force one turnover from the Packers, they accumulated three, putting them in a narrow safety window for victory.
The Eagles showed great offense all around, and they should be able to push ahead of the Falcons. However, they must tighten up defensively and not allow Cousins to get comfortable early. Hurts must also make more accurate passes and strengthen the running game.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds ready in the Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles battle. The odds currently reflect the Eagles as 6.5-point favorites. Market insights suggest the Eagles have a 64.0 percent likelihood of winning overall.
The Eagles have a lot to like on the offensive end. This will be a great game to see if the defense responds better and their offense can shine again. Look for the Eagles to cover the spread.
