After an abysmal Week 1 showing against the Vikings, the Falcons (0-1) hope to turn things around at home in Week 2 against a true NFC contender in the Eagles (1-0). Atlanta has dropped their previous two games against Philadelphia, losing each by less than one score—and usually due to some awful playcalling in the red zone. Now, the Falcons have an opportunity to play the Eagles in the friendly confines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Starting 0-2 would be very bad for Atlanta, so getting a win this week is paramount. It’s certainly not going to be easy against a team as good as Philly, who had their own struggles in Week 1 against a far inferior opponent in Washington.