The Philadelphia Eagles are the first team through the NFC Championship Game following a five-point win over last year’s runners-up the Atlanta Falcons.
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 15
Atlanta Falcons 10
The NFL divisional round kicks off with the Philadelphia Eagles playing host to the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia on Sunday morning. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting from 8:35am AEDT.
It’s the first time in NFL playoff history that a number one seed is an underdog in its first playoff game.
The Eagles have had the week off, but are missing star quarterback Carson Wentz for the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. Nick Foles has taken the reins the last few weeks, but he isn’t the same standard.
They finished the season with a 13-3 record, but during that run, they only had two wins over teams who made the playoffs. With Wentz at the helm, they had no trouble scoring points, but their defence needs work. This will be exposed by the Falcons offense this week.
Running back LeGarrette Blount has found a new lease on life at the Eagles, rushing for an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Look for him to have another big game.
On the receiving side of the ball, tight end Zack Ertz and wide receiver Nelson Agholor have combined for over 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns and will have a big say in the results.
The Falcons have been here before. They made it all the way to the Super Bowl last season only to blow a 25-point lead. They have talent all over the park and showed last week they can beat anyone on their day.
Prediction
The Eagles are a different team under Nick Foles. Not as good. It’s a shame that Wentz isn’t playing, as they could go all the way with him at the helm.
Falcons 24-10
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Kangajets
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Bummer Was hoping falcons could redeem last year Be cheering for the eagles now
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A brilliant display from Nick Foles and the Philly defense in the second half, sees the Eagles move on to the NFC Championship game next week. The Falcons fall short again. That's all we have time for today. FINAL SCORE Falcons 10 Eagles 15
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Eagles are in a winning formation here. Its all over in Philadelphia. Falcons 10 Eagles 15
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TIMEOUT FALCONS 1ST DOWN PHILLY Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 0.54 remaining
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Eagles take over from their own 2 yard line.
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Incomplete pass from Matty Ryan. Julio JOnes is nowhere near that ball. Turnover. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 0.58 remaining
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CATCH STANDS Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 1.05 remaining
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OFFICAL REVIEW The catch from Julio Jones is officially under review.
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TIMEOUT PHILLY Great catch from Jones. 4th and goal from the 2 yard line. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 1.05 remaining
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Shovel pass from Matty Ryan goes to ground. 3rd and goal Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 1.11 remaining
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Pass to the endzone to Jones is deflected into touch. 2nd and goal. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 1.10 remaining
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TIMEOUT EAGLES
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Tevon Coleman with a nice run to the 8-yard line. 1st and goal. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 1.20 remaining
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First play, the Falcons move the ball inside the red zone.
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Two minute warning Falcons will have the ball on the attacking 30 for a 1st and 10. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 2.00 remaining
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Julio Jones with a massive catch for 20 yards has silenced the crowd. First down on the attacking 38. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 2.40 remaining
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overturned It has been overturned. The Falcons keep the ball, but its 4th and 6 on the 42 Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 3.30 remaining
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Under review The last catch is under review.
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Ryan throws under pressure to Sanu for a first down on the halfway line. Falcons 10 Eagles 15 Fourth quarter - 3.04 remaining
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Ryan fires a pass to Mohamed Sanu for 9 yard. 3rd and 6 from the 42