NFL Picks

The Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football. Last week’s MNF saw the New York Jets suffer a big defeat against the San Francisco 49ers and given the Eagles’ and Falcons’ performance in week 1, many people may be thinking that this week will be similar. We’ve made our Falcons vs Eagles Picks.

The Atlanta Falcons had lofty expectations heading into this season. They were strong favorites to win the NFC South. A large part of these expectations was an upgrade in quarterback play with the off-season signing of veteran QB Kirk Cousins. Cousins, whilst playing in his previous stops, Washington and Minnesota, made the pro bowl four times but in week 1 his offense struggled. They only put up 224 total offensive yards (4th least in NFL), one touchdown, and gave up three turnovers. Atlanta will be hoping that Cousins can find some more success against an Eagles defense that struggled last season.

Philadelphia’s defense finished second worst for allowing passing yards (252.7 YPG), and in week 1 the Eagles allowed 251 yards passing (7th worst). They were playing against Jordan Love and the talented Packers offense, Philadelphia will be hoping their new defensive pieces can embed and impact more against the Falcons. Offensively the Eagles impressed, the star of the offense was off season acquisition Saquon Barkley. The former Giants running back rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, adding a receiving touchdown too. The Eagles will be hoping for a repeat performance from him and the passing game, which found a lot of success in Brazil too.

We expect Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta offense to bounce back against the Eagles defense and keep the game close. We think the Eagles will win a close game, but we’d take the Atlanta Falcons to cover the spread.

Take the Atlanta Falcons to Cover the Spread.