Atlanta
Falcons
2-3
24
FINAL
17
Philadelphia
Eagles
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Falcons competitive in their division as they aim for a playoff push, while the Eagles look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the charge with a crucial touchdown pass, while running back Bijan Robinson dominated on the ground, racking up 124 rushing yards. On the other side, Joe Milton showcased his arm strength with 271 passing yards, and Saquon Barkley was a reliable target, finishing with 123 receiving yards for the Eagles.
Defensively, the Falcons made their presence felt with Jalon Walker recording an impressive 2.5 sacks, which helped disrupt Milton's rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Falcons' defense held strong, preventing the Eagles from capitalizing on key drives. Despite Riq Woolen's two interceptions for Philadelphia, the Falcons' ability to withstand pressure secured their narrow victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 271 | 0 | 2 | 54.3 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 185 | 1 | 3 | 37.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 18 | 124 | 6.9 | 23 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Johntay Cook | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 57 | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 9 | 119 | 13.2 | 69 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jihaad Campbell | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |

