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Philadelphia Eagles versus Atlanta Falcons: Everything you need for Week 1

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons hands the ball off to running back Devonta Freeman #24 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons hands the ball off to running back Devonta Freeman #24 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Here’s everything that you’re going to need to get you ready for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons.

It’s Week 1 in the NFL, and the first game of the season comes courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. There’s no Carson Wentz, no Alshon Jeffery, no Timmy Jernigan, and no Mack Hollins. Still, what would be a death march for most NFL teams is actually a celebration for the city of Philadelphia.

The Eagles drop their first-ever Super Bowl banner at Lincoln Financial Field, and confidence couldn’t be any higher. There’s a buzz around Philly, and why not? Without Wentz, they leave tonight in the very capable hands of last year’s Super Bowl MVP, Nick Foles.

Check out this episode of Unscripted, courtesy of the Eagles themselves:

Video courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles’ official YouTube page

Here’s another quick preview. This one comes courtesy of the NFL:

Video courtesy of the NFL’s official YouTube page

Not satisfied? Here’s an episode of Eagles Game Plan. If this doesn’t give you enough, nothing will.

Don’t worry. You can thank us later:

Video courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles’ official YouTube page

Here’s how you can watch on television and listen via radio:

Date: Thursday, September 6th
Start Time: 8:20 PM EST
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
TV:  NBC10 in Philly and WXIA-TV 11 in the A-T-L.
Online Stream: NFL Game Pass (Check out their free trial), Fubo TV, the NFL mobile app and NBC Sports Live Extra.

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The NFL Network will replay the game on Friday, September 7th at 4:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM EST, and 2:00 PM EST. On Saturday, September 8th, they’ll be another showing at 4:00 PM EST.

Who’s calling the game?

You should know this by now. Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, and Michelle Tafoya handle the call on NBC. It appears the Eagles fans were unable to ban Mr. Colinsworth from calling Eagles games.

Merrill Reese (play-by-play), Mike Quick (color) and Howard Eskin (sideline) have you covered on SportsRadio 94WIP-FM. Check out the Falcons Radio Network if you’re trying to hear the game anywhere around the greater Atlanta area. Wes Durham (play-by-play) and Dave Archer (color) handle the call. John Michaels handles sideline duty.

Ready yet? If not, here’s the Eagles 2018 hype video, released just hours before kickoff. If you aren’t charged now, you don’t have a pulse

Take a gander:

Video courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles’ official YouTube page

Everything’s just better in life when you get a little Black Thought from the Roots involved in the action. Let’s get to the predictions.

Line:

Guess what? According to sportsbookreview.com, the Eagles are, again, underdogs in the opinions of most. 5Dimes does, however, favor ‘The Birds’ by one point.

ITI’s prediction:

Eagles 27, Falcons 20

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