Las Vegas will find creative ways to take your money, and NFL’s opening week is certainly one of them. So if you’re in a wagering mood and also happen to be a Falcons fan, you’ll be pleased to see that the gambling public appears to like Atlanta on Thursday.
The Falcons opened as 5.5-point underdogs against the Eagles, but that line has shifted post-Pederson press conference histrionics, when Philadelphia finally announced that Nick Foles would start. Philly now sits as a less than a field goal favorite at home, a line that reflects confidence in Atlanta on the road.