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As Week 2 of the NFL season wraps up, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football matchup. The Eagles, fresh off a thrilling 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers, are favored to win against a Falcons team looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance in their season opener. Key players to watch include Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley for the Eagles, while Kirk Cousins and Bijan Robinson will be crucial for the Falcons as they attempt to avoid starting the season 0-2.
- The Eagles are favored by 5.5 points against the Falcons.
- Kirk Cousins struggled in his Falcons debut, throwing for only 155 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs.
- Saquon Barkley had a standout performance for the Eagles, scoring three touchdowns.
Saquon Barkley | RB
Breakout
Week 2
20 carries
79 rush yards
3 rush TDs
- Barkley scored three touchdowns in his first game with the Eagles.
- He is expected to be a key player against the Falcons' defense.
Kirk Cousins | QB
Injury
Week 2
155 pass yards
1 pass TDs
2 interceptions
- Cousins had a rough debut with the Falcons, completing 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs.
- His performance raises concerns about the Falcons' offensive capabilities.
Bijan Robinson | RB
Pickup
Week 2
18 carries
68 rush yards
- Robinson was limited to 68 rushing yards on 18 carries in Week 1.
- He will need to improve to help the Falcons compete against the Eagles.
Jalen Hurts | QB
Week 2
224 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Hurts is expected to perform well against the Falcons, but there are concerns about his rushing ability.
- He is projected to have under 39.5 rushing yards.
Kyle Pitts | TE
Pickup
Week 2
- Pitts is expected to have a good game against the Eagles' defense, especially in garbage time.
- He is projected to have over 3.5 receptions.
Philadelphia Eagles
- The Eagles are looking to move to 2-0 after a strong performance in Week 1.
- They have struggled against the spread in recent games, going 0-7 ATS in their last seven games laying at least four points.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons are trying to avoid back-to-back losses to start the season.
- They have the worst ATS record in the NFL over the last two seasons at 5-13.