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Pregame: The stands at Lincoln Financial Field have been evacuated due to a thunderstorm passing through Philadelphia. The kickoff has not been delayed yet.
Referee: John Hussey. This is his 17th year as an official and his fifth as a lead referee. The Eagles are 10-7 in games he has worked; the Falcons are 8-5.