Wentz is out and Foles is in
Atlanta Falcons (-1) @ Philadelphia Eagles - For the second straight season the Falcons will try to avenge
their loss against the defending Super Bowl Champions in the regular season. The last time did not work out so well against the Patriots in the 2017 regular season where the Falcons were blown out 23-7.
In their last playoff matchup against Philadelphia, Atlanta ended up containing the Eagles read pass option offense to only five field
goals but their offense could not get out of their way by only scoring 10
points. That being said, perhaps Julio Jones’s
hands are a bit warmer in this non-cold weather game. Devontae Freeman is also healthy in this matchup, whereas in the last game he only rushed 7 yards. The Falcons will also look to expand their passing game with the young wideout Calvin Ridley which may prevent Julio Jones from seeing double coverage.
For now, I think Foles could fall back to earth a bit without Alshon Jeffrey in the lineup. Even in their playoff win, the Eagles failed to score a touchdown and could find it even harder to score in the redzone without LeGarratte Blount, who signed with the Lions.
2017-18 Against the Spread- 221-225-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92
2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41
2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-107
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