College Football really got started this past weekend, and now it’s time for the NFL to make some noise of their own. What better way to start the 2018 NFL season then to see the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles go up against the Atlanta Falcons, the runner up in the 2017 Super Bowl.
Meet the #Eagles 2018 team captains.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/4CRZ8StXMn
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 4, 2018
These two teams have as of recently been the two teams have had a little bit of a run in with each other. Last year in the divisional round of the playoffs, the Eagles were able to stop the Falcons on a goal line stand to win the game. We know what happened next; the Eagles went on to win the Super Bowl, while the Falcons went home.
Now lets fast forward, The Eagles are still without starting quarterback Carson Went for the season opener. Nick Foles will start, like he did in their Super Bowl run, but there are some concerns about this Nick. Foles has not played too well in the pre-season, and if his bad play continues into the season, the Eagles may fall behind early on in the season.
Per @EaglesInsider, QB Nick Foles will start Thursday night’s opener against Atlanta.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/WD54hDsKyR
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 3, 2018
The Eagles are deep in almost every area on the roster. They are currently sitting pretty with the knowledge that they have two quality QB’s that can win them a game when either are healthy.
“It was just kind of unbelievable to see the joy and passion that came out of people.” – @cj_wentz
Philly brought the (brotherly) love to the Super Bowl Parade.
America’s Game – The 2017 Philadelphia @Eagles narrated by @David_Boreanaz airs tomorrow at 9 pm ET on @nflnetwork! pic.twitter.com/XV7JubrHse
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) September 4, 2018
As for the Falcons, they return almost every piece needed to win the Super Bowl this year. The offense has hopefully turned a corner with Steve Sarkisian coming into his second season as the Falcon’s offensive coordinator.
In the last 2 matchups against the Eagles, Tevin Coleman has 30 carries for 159 yards.
📝Nerdy Birdz – https://t.co/n6rSrUTVwX pic.twitter.com/ccRFJkLwmq
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 4, 2018
We know last year Julio Jones was not targeted as much because of the switch in play calling. With one year already under their belts as a unit, Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Steve Sarkisian should have no problem making the playoffs this year.
The day before the day before….
We. Can’t. Wait. #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/3e3tOYokwb
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 4, 2018
As for the game, these two teams match up really well, and the team that makes or calls the key play will win this game.
Evan: one thing that is being overlooked, this will be a revenge game for the Falcons. They will put it all out on the field to beat the Eagles after what happened in the Playoffs.
— 4th and JAWN (@4thandJawn) September 5, 2018
I got Atlanta winning this one over the Eagles:
26-20.
(Featured Image Photo Credit: Philly Finest Prod.)