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Falcoholic Podcast: Analysis and predictions for Falcons vs Eagles

The Eagles defensive line is scary, but Atlanta may have a nice counter for it.

NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Falcons really want to start their first game under a new regime with a win at home. The Eagles and their terrifying defensive line may stand in the way of that. Can the various question marks on the Atlanta offensive line do enough to to let this offense fly high?

We take a look at the key matchups that may make or break the first game under new head coach Arthur Smith. Topics discussed:

  • The health of both teams going in, and why some key Eagles injuries loom large
  • The Philadelphia defensive front and why it poses the biggest challenge on Sunday
  • Matt Ryan and his bevy of weapons and which surprising player could have breakout game on Sunday
  • Whether or not this defense is fully ready to execute Dean Pees defense and why this first going could be rough
  • Predictions for how this game will play out

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