nfl Game Recap
Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles Recap - Falcons Win 22-21
The Falcons got a 2-TD performance from Kirk Cousins as Atlanta handed Philadelphia a 22-21 defeat on Monday at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Falcons were a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 46.5.
Kirk Cousins completed 20 of 29 pass attempts for 241 yards and 2 TDs for the Falcons in the win.
Saquon Barkley rushed for 95 yards for Philadelphia, while Jalen Hurts added 85 yards. Jalen Hurts threw for 183 yards for the Eagles, while receivers DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert had 76 and 38 yards respectively.
The time of possession battle favored Philadelphia as their offense was on the field for 35:39, longer than the 24:21 of their opponents.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act home to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head on the road to face New Orleans.