Tag: Eagles vs. Falcons

Eagles PFF grades: Highest graded players on offense and defense from regular season opener

Here are the top PFF grades for Eagles players on offense and defense after Sunday’s season opener at Atlanta

Sunday was everything you could want in a debut, as Jalen Hurts had a career day and rookie receiver Devonta Smith caught his first career touchdown pass as the Eagles thumped the Falcons, 32-6, during a Week 1 route to open the season.

PFF has the grades and here are the highest graded players on both sides of the ball for Philadelphia.

Eagles snap count vs. Falcons: Breakdown, observations from Week 1

Eagles snap count vs. Falcons: Breakdown, observations from Week 1

Nick Sirianni earned his first career victory as a head coach for the Eagles on Sunday in Atlanta, leading the Birds to a 32-6 road win behind strong play from Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and a stout defense.

DeVonta Smith tied a team record with six catches in his debut, finishing with 71 yards and a score as Philadelphia pulled away from the Falcons.

Here’s the snap count for Week 1.

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni on the special handshake he shares with QB Jalen Hurts

After winning his first game as head coach, Nick Sirianni gave some insight on the special handshake he shares with QB Jalen Hurts

One of the perks of Nick Sirianni being such a young head coach is the instant connection he has with second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts. Sirianni is still young enough and in tuned with the culture to have a strong mutual rapport with his starting quarterback.

During his Sunday’s 32-6 season-opening victory against the Falcons on the road, Hurts and Sirianni shared a unique handshake in the video from The Philly Pod.

The Eagles head coach attributed that to copying the same handshake he does with his son after he does something good.

Hurts isn’t a child, but Sirianni’s approach to building trust and transparency can only lead to bigger and better things with his quarterback.

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Eagles vs. Falcons: Live blog and scoring drive updates from Week 1

Eagles vs. Falcons: Live blog and scoring drive updates from Week 1

The Eagles (0-0) and Falcons (0-0) are set to kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and as the teams continue to warm up, follow along with our live blog for scoring drive updates and game analysis.

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Eagles vs. Falcons: NFL experts make Week 1 picks

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons: NFL experts make Week 1 picks

The Eagles are a little over 24-hours away from kicking off the 2021 regular season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons.

Road underdogs, Philadelphia has had Atlanta’s number since 2000 and should benefit from familiarity with a common foe.

NFL experts spent the week predicting outcomes and the votes seem split.

Eagles confirm Brandon Brooks will start in season opener vs. the Falcons

Despiting being a limited participant in two days of practice this week, the Eagles confirmed Brandon Brooks will start in season opener vs. the Falcons

Brandon Brooks is back, as the Eagles confirmed that the All-Pro right guard will start his first regular-season game since the 2020 season.

After being limited at practice for two days this week, head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed that Brooks will start in the season opener at Atlanta on Sunday.

Sirianni also confirmed that Rodney McLeod (Knee) and Landon Dickerson (knee) have both been ruled out despite being cleared to practice.

Both players are returning from ACL injuries suffered last winter and are looking to return in the next few weeks.

Philadelphia is a 3.5-point road underdog for Sunday’s contest.

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Eagles SS Rodney McLeod ruled out for season opener at Atlanta

Eagles strong safety and team captain Rodney McLeod ruled out for the season opener at Atlanta

The Eagles just announced that they’ll be without strong safety and captain Rodney McLeod for the season opener at Atlanta.

McLeod is recovering from ACL surgery last December and could be on a week-to-week timetable as Philadelphia is cautious with his health.

K’Von Wallace or Marcus Epps could start in his place.

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Eagles Injury Report: Brandon Brooks among 4 players listed as limited participants

Eagles Injury Report: Brandon Brooks among 4 players listed as limited participants in advance of Sunday’s Week 1 matchup at #Atlanta #Falcons

The Eagles released their first official injury report of the 2021 NFL season and Brandon Brooks is a player to watch, as he’s dealing with a knee injury.

Landon Dickerson is still working his way back from ACL surgery along with Rodney McLeod and both players could be game-time decisions despite being cleared and on the active roster.

Davion Taylor has been dealing with a calf injury since the middle of training camp and will likely be a game-time decision as well.

Atlanta is the favorite in the matchup and will enter the contest pretty healthy, with just Brandon Copeland landing on their injury report.

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Darius Slay looking to set the tone for the Eagles season against the Falcons

Darius Slay on setting the tone vs Atlanta, helping Nick Sirianni get his first win as Eagles head coach

Darius Slay brings a presence to the Eagles defense and as the veteran cornerback prepares to open his ninth NFL season, he’s looking to set an early tone down in Atlanta.

During his Wednesday media session, Slay told Jeff Skversky of 6ABC, that he wants to “set the tone” on Sunday and get Nick Sirianni his first NFL win.

Slay’s statement says a lot about how Eagles players view the rookie head coach who has preached accountability and discipline from day one.

Sunday’s game also provides a huge early-season matchup with Falcons star wide receiver Calvin Ridley.

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Darius Slay hints at Rodney McLeod likely missing Eagles season opener at Atlanta

Darius Slay hints at Rodney McLeod missing Eagles season opener at Atlanta while continues to be cautious with his surgically repaired ACL

The Eagles didn’t put Rodney McLeod on the PUP list or injured reserve, so he won’t miss the first six weeks of the regular season.

It does appear that Philadelphia’s captain and veteran safety will miss the season opener at Atlanta on Sunday.

During his Wednesday media session before practice, Darius Slay hinted at McLeod not making the trip.