Week 2 of the NFL is nearing its conclusion as two NFC playoff hopefuls prepare for “Monday Night Football.”

The Atlanta Falcons aim to avoid starting the season 0-2 as they meet the Philadelphia Eagles, who are looking to stay unbeaten. All eyes will be on Kirk Cousins, who hopes to recover from a poor performance with his new squad. Meanwhile, the Eagles are also in focus since this is their home opener after a significant victory over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil. The Philadelphia offense will need adjustment, particularly as star wideout A.J. Brown is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

YSL News Sports will provide live updates throughout the evening, so make sure to keep checking for the latest happenings in the Falcons vs. Eagles game:

When do the Falcons face the Eagles?

• The Falcons at Eagles game is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Where to Watch Falcons vs. Eagles

• Television channel: ESPN | ESPN2

Once again, ESPN is the home for “Monday Night Football.” The seasoned duo of Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will cover the game, with Lisa Salters reporting from the sidelines.

For viewers interested in an alternative presentation, they can switch to ESPN2 for the “ManningCast” featuring Peyton and Eli Manning, along with Bill Belichick.

Falcons vs. Eagles Live Streaming Options

• Live streaming platforms: ESPN+, Fubo TV

Cord-cutters can catch the game on Fubo TV, which provides access to NBC, CBS, FOX, NFL Network, and the ESPN family of channels, enabling fans to enjoy NFL games for the rest of the season.

Additionally, ESPN+ will stream the game live.

Injury Updates: A.J. Brown Officially Out

Date of the Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown’s hamstring injury means he will not participate in the game against the Falcons tonight.

Falcons’ inactive players include:

• RB Jase McClellan
• CB Antonio Hamilton Sr.
• DL Brandon Dorlus
• OG Jovaughn Gwyn
• OT Brandon Parker
• DL Ruke Orhorhoro

Eagles’ inactive players include:

• QB Tanner McKee
• WR A.J. Brown
• CB Eli Ricks
• LB Devin White
• OL Darian Kinnard
• OG Trevor Keegan
• DT Byron Young

Predictions and Betting Odds for Falcons vs. Eagles

According to the BetMGM NFL odds, the Eagles are favored to win against the Falcons. If you are interested in betting, check out the top mobile sports betting applications with NFL betting promotions for 2024.

• Point Spread: Eagles (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Eagles (-250); Falcons (+200)
• Over/Under: 45.5

Here are the expert picks from YSL News Sports for this game:

• Jarrett Bell: Eagles
• Chris Bumbaca: Eagles
• Nate Davis: Eagles
• Tyler Dragon: Eagles
• Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz:  Eagles
• Lorenzo Reyes:  Eagles

Historical Matchup: Eagles vs. Falcons

Tonight’s game marks the 38th overall meeting between the Eagles and Falcons, including playoff encounters.

The Eagles have a slight advantage in the series with a 21-15-1 record, including 3-1 in postseason matchups, a rivalry that goes back to the Falcons’ first season in 1966. For trivia lovers, Joe Kuharich was the head coach of the Eagles during that first matchup against Falcons’ coach Norb Hecker, with Norm Snead and Randy Johnson as the starting quarterbacks, respectively.

The most memorable clash occurred during the 2004 NFC Championship game, where the Eagles triumphed 27-10, breaking a three-year losing streak in conference championship games. In the 2017 postseason, the Eagles eliminated the Falcons in the divisional playoffs on their way to Super Bowl 52.

For NFL trivia fans, several notable players have represented both teams. Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey played a decade with the Falcons before finishing his career with the Eagles, contributing to the team that reached Super Bowl XV. Quarterback Michael Vick not only led the Falcons in that iconic 2004 NFC title game but also started a playoff game for the Eagles in the 2010 season. Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones spent ten years in Atlanta, rounding off his career (2023) with Philadelphia. — Jim Reineking

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