Time<\/strong>: 1:00 ET That\u2019s a lot to overcome for any team but the Falcons were able to do it against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week thanks to a miracle last-second touchdown. It will be a little different this week as the Philadelphia Eagles come to town.<\/p>\n Eagles offense versus Falcons defense <\/strong><\/p>\n In the NFL, sometimes you have to scratch a little further than the surface to examine matchups and for the Falcons, this is a really bad one.<\/p>\n The Falcons defense leads the NFL is passing plays allowed of 20 yards or longer and they\u2019ll be in tough this week since the Eagles are a pass-oriented offense.<\/p>\n Even though the Eagles will be without wideout DeSean Jackson this week, they still have plenty of depth at receiver to exploit a secondary that continues to give up big plays.<\/p>\n Last week, rookie quarterback Josh Freeman completed 20-of-29 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns. That bodes very well for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles offense this week. Falcons offense versus Eagles defense <\/strong><\/p>\n Just like when Falcons defense is on the field, this matchup also doesn\u2019t favor the Falcons.<\/p>\n The weakness in the Eagles defense is the rush defense while their secondary is loaded with cover corners that most teams would rather avoid. In most cases, the Falcons would probably find a good deal of success pounding the ball with Turner and controlling the clock. Unfortunately, Turner is out.<\/p>\n The Falcons are left to attack with backup quarterback Chris Redman and backup running backs Jason Snelling and Jerious Norwood. Redman doesn\u2019t really present too much of a threat and the Eagles are going to send lots of blitzes to see if they can rattle him. Granted, he is experienced, but he will have to make big plays consistently for the Falcons to score points.<\/p>\n Outlook & Pick<\/strong> This game will be one-sided as the Eagles should win rather easily.<\/p>\n
\n Venue<\/strong>: Georgia Dome
\n Eagles vs. Falcons Sunday Football Lines<\/strong>
\n MoneyLine:<\/strong> Eagles -250 \/ Falcons +210
\n Spread<\/strong>: Eagles -5.5
\n Over\/Under<\/strong>: 43.5<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFrom top to bottom, this is just a bad matchup for the Falcons. They barely beat the 1-10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home last week working with backups. Surely they\u2019ll have a rough time this week.<\/p>\n