Getty Russell Gage #83 and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons are set to kick off their Week 1 2021 season against the Philadelphia Eagles at home on Sunday, September 12 at 1:00 p.m.
The Falcons have won their last three games at home against Philly and are favored to win their 33rd matchup against the Eagles as well.
Wk 1 Spreads via @DKSportsbook:
💰 DAL @ TB (-6.5)
💰 PHI @ ATL (-3.5)
💰 PIT @ BUF (-6.5)
💰 NYJ @ CAR (-5)
💰 MIN (-2.5) @ CIN
💰 SF @ DET (-7)
💰 JAX (-1.5) @ HOU
💰 SEA @ IND (-2.5)
While Atlanta has won their last three games, the Eagles lead the all-time series with a 17-14-1 record.
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Both Teams are in the Midst of Major Transitions
This matchup should be quite entertaining as both teams are both in the midst of major transitions.
Both teams are under new head coaches with Arthur Smith in Atlanta and Nick Sirianni in Philly.
The Eagles have yet to name a quarterback starter and drafted the Heisman Trophy winner, Alabama running back DeVonta Smith, while the Atlanta Falcons are sticking to Matt Ryan and could or could not be without Julio Jones. What Atlanta does have is a brand new weapon in Kyle Pitts, leaving both the Falcons’ and Eagles’ defense put to the test right out the gate.
Atlanta finished the 2020 season 4-12 and last in the NFC South and Philadelphia finished 4-11-1 and also 4th in the NFC East.
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The Falcons 2021 Opponents
Tonight, we find out the official 2021 NFL schedule and when and where the Atlanta Falcons will be playing. As for now, we just have their 2021 opponents.
At home, the Falcons will play the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccanneers, New England Patriots, and the New Orleans Saints.
And away, the Falcons will play the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccanneers, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
We know the opponents. But tonight, we find out the dates.
📺: Schedule release tonight at 8pm on NFL Network
The Falcons toughest matchup will feature having to play Tom Brady and the reigning Super Bowl champions Buccaneers.
Falcons London Game
The Falcons also have a game in London this year where they will take on No. 2 overall in the draft, quarterback Zach Wilson, and the New York Jets.
The match is scheduled for October 10 at 9:30 a.m. ET from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
And the next Sunday, the Jaguars and No. 1 over a quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, will play host to the Dolphins on Sunday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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The 2021 NFL London Games…
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The NFL started looking out the states in England back in 2007. In doing this, the NFL gives other countries a preview of American football, thus expanding its fanbase across the map. The games were actually scheduled last season, but COVID-19 ended up having to postpone, like many other exciting events.
But, the world is getting back to normalcy so hopefully, by October 10th, the NFL and England will get the green light to allow full capacity at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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