Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
14
FINAL
52
Atlanta
Falcons
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 1 performance, the Atlanta Falcons dismantled the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 52-14. This victory sets a strong tone for the Falcons as they kick off the 2027 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity against a struggling Eagles squad.
Mike Vick was nothing short of spectacular, racking up 390 passing yards and throwing an incredible seven touchdown passes. He also contributed on the ground with 73 rushing yards, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Eagles’ defense. Brenen Thompson was Vick's primary target, amassing 295 receiving yards and finding the end zone, further cementing the Falcons' offensive dominance.
Defensively, Rashean Mathis stole the spotlight with three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Atlanta and halting any momentum the Eagles attempted to build. Although Brian Dawkins led the Eagles with three tackles, it was the Falcons' relentless pressure and takeaways that ultimately defined the game. The turning point came early in the second half when Mathis's third interception led to another quick score, leaving the Eagles unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE VICK | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 390 | 7 | 0 | 157.8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 115 | 1 | 4 | 31.5 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE VICK | QB | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 295 | 49.2 | 149 | 5 | 68 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 21 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 33 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 11 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RASHEAN MATHIS | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DEION SANDERS | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BRIAN DAWKINS | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zhaire Fisher | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DERRELL REVIS ISLAND | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 64 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

