The first game of the Falcons 2021 season is finally here! Atlanta takes on Philadelphia on Sunday in what has become a familiar early-season clash. Unfortunately, season-opening losses have also become routine for this team: the Falcons have dropped their last 3 Week 1 games. The last time they won was against the Bears in 2017, which was coincidentally the last time this team was competitive.
Atlanta is a slight favorite over the Eagles at home, as both teams struggled mightily in 2020. For a breakdown of how these teams match up statistically, take a look at my stats preview for Week 1.