PHILADELPHIA − The Eagles proved to generally be their worst enemy through the 1st 50 percent, and again at the tip in their beautiful 22-21 loss to the Falcons on Monday.

Cousins couldn't transfer, and because it seems, didn't have to maneuver from a non-existent Eagles’ move hurry. Cousins confirmed flashes of his aged self, driving Atlanta down the field for the sport-successful score, completing five of six for 70 yards. Cousins’ seven-property touchdown go to Drake London with 34 seconds remaining wrapped it up. question you this: If Nick Sirianni opted to kick a simple field goal to the Eagles’ next drive, as opposed to heading for it on fourth-and-four in the Atlanta nine, would the Eagles be 2-0 right now?

The Eagles failed to transform on fourth down within the purple zone right after driving down the field owing to a number of extended operates by Saquon Barkley. 

The Falcons arrived out with the halftime crack using an offensive sport program centered around Robinson once more. Robinson experienced the primary 4 touches for the Atlanta offense to begin the 3rd quarter – two catches and two rushes for a complete check here of 44 yards.

8:27 p.m. — Atlanta's initially push goes similarly to Philadelphia's. Bijan Robinson picked up 14 yards on the ground, but two incomplete passes plus a 6-garden capture for Drake London pressure the Falcons to punt. back again to work for Hurts.

underneath new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the Eagles have founded an early knack for permitting extended drives that conclusion with 3 points rather than seven.

QB Kirk Cousins as well as Falcons offense appeared confused towards the Steelers. Monday's sport is a large 1 for this group, which entered the 12 months intensely favored to get the NFC South, but is now susceptible to falling two game titles guiding both the Saints plus the Buccaneers.

being a Vikings admirer, I can not tell you how relieved I am not to really have to root for Kirk Cousins in Monday night games any longer.

6:seventeen p.m. — Now-retired Eagles Heart Jason Kelce is in city for this matchup, and he should really demonstrate up periodically on the broadcast. Kelce appears like he is previously acquiring a good time.

The Eagles have on their own responsible. They failed to use Saquon Barkley in any respect on the initial drive. Then whenever they did on the 2nd travel to great effect, the Eagles handed up a subject purpose on 4th-and-four in the Falcons' nine. They came up empty when Jalen Hurts threw incomplete.

really should they Engage in exactly the same way this 7 days, They're certain to pressure Hurts into committing a turnover. Already, the Eagles sign caller accounted for four by yourself in Week 1.

As described a short while ago by Falcons on SI, 1 critical to victory might be Atlanta’s power to run the ball. setting up jogging back Bijan Robinson is gifted, but that talent was contained past week by equally the Pittsburgh Steelers protection and predictable Engage in picks.

10:05 p.m. FIELD objective — Jessie Bates III made a strong tackle to interrupt up a potential second touchdown for Smith. Philadelphia settles for the sphere intention, reclaiming the lead. Just around 4 minutes keep on being within the 3rd quarter.

about the Falcons’ opening generate of the next half, they uncovered a pigeon—Bryce Huff. They ran ideal at Huff on Robinson’s 19-property carry to the Eagles’ forty four. no-one desired to hear it through the preseason, and disregarded the signs, Huff doesn't know how to proceed in Place as an just about every-down defender. He is a expert which the Eagles could possibly have overrated with the money that they threw at him. Huff was nowhere near the stat sheet, besides the handful of downs he played. Did anyone discover? The Falcons definitely did when No. 0 was on the sting. They realized precisely where to run. Huff is acquiring thrown all around and looks uncertain what he is alleged to do.