Two teams who finished with the NFC’s worst records last year will look to get the new season off to a positive start on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Atlanta Falcons.
The Eagles (4-11-1 in 2020) will have a full season with second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts under center. The Eagles’ subpar receiving corps got a significant boost over the offseason with the addition of Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith.
The Falcons (4-12) still have veteran quarterback Matt Ryan and explosive wideout Calvin Ridley leading the offense, with top draft pick Kyle Pitts adding his extreme athleticism at tight end. Defense is an area of major concern after they allowed an NFL-high 293.6 passing yards per game last season.
Here’s everything you need to know for Sunday:
Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The game will be shown regionally on Fox with Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analysis) and Pam Oliver (sideline) on the call.
The game can be streamed on Fox Sports live and the FOX Sports app. The game can also be streamed live via FuboTV and is available nationally on demand via NFL Game Pass.
The Falcons are 3.5-point favorites with the over/under at 48.5 points, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
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