Atlanta
Falcons
0-1
35
FINAL
42
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 42-35. Both teams entered the game looking to establish themselves early in the 2027 season, but it was the Eagles who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and tenacity.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for Philadelphia, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team to victory. Eli Stowers added to the offensive onslaught with 93 receiving yards, while the Falcons’ Bijan Robinson made a statement on the ground, racking up 184 rushing yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Eagles made critical plays that influenced the outcome, with Jonathan Greenard recording two sacks and Isaiah Simmons contributing an interception. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hurts connected with his receivers to extend drives, while the Eagles' defense stood tall, ultimately holding off a late surge from Atlanta to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 341 | 4 | 4 | 88.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 21 | 9 | 43% | 211 | 0 | 2 | 40.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 23 | 184 | 8.0 | 52 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 66 | 7.3 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 55 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 30 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 19 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 29 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxen Hook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |

