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Falcons vs. Eagles: Live Updates, Score, Highlights for 2018 NFL Playoffs
Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles
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Follow live coverage as the Atlanta Falcons travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. No. 6 Atlanta is favored over No. 1 Philadelphia, the first time a No. 1 seed has gone into a matchup it is hosting in this round of the playoffs as an underdog. But bettors realize that without Carson Wentz under center, this is a game Atlanta can win easily behind Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Whichever team wins will move on to face either the Minnesota Vikings or the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game.
Get live updates and analysis here on the Eagles’ NFL divisional playoff game against the Falcons from our reporters and columnists at Lincoln Financial Field, and share your thoughts on the action in our live chat.
[Eagles fans greet playoff day with tailgating gusto]
Here are some things to know about the game, courtesy of colleague Ed Barkowitz:
TV and radio: NBC, WIP 94.1-FM, La Mega 105.7-FM (Spanish)
[Eagles-Falcons playoff primer]
Referee: Bill Vinovich. The Eagles are 2-6 when he is in charge. Notable games include their last playoff game, when they lost to the Saints four years ago; and this season’s blowout win at Dallas. Atlanta is 8-3 in games Vinovich has overseen, including last year’s NFC championship game and this year’s regular-season finale win over Carolina.
Key plays
5:57 4th — Eagles 15, Falcons 10: Jake Elliott kicked a 21-yard field goal to extend the Birds’ lead.
0:11 3rd — Eagles 12, Falcons 10: Jake Elliott kicked a 37-yard field goal to put the Eagles ahead.
0:00 2nd — Falcons 10, Eagles 9: Jake Elliott hit a 53-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.
5:41 2nd — Falcons 10, Eagles 6: Matt Ryan threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Devonta Freeman.
10:28 2nd — Eagles 6, Falcons 3: LeGarrette Blount charged into the end zone from the 1-yard line to give the Eagles the lead. Jake Eliott’s extra point attempt hit the left upright.
9:08 1st — Falcons 3, Eagles 0: Atlanta capitalized on a Jay Ajayi fumble, as Matt Bryant kicked a 33-yard field goal.
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The Atlanta Falcons seem to hitting their stride at the right time. The Falcons are playing some of their best football and will pose a serious threat to the Philadelphia Eagles when the two teams meet in a NFC divisional playoff game on Saturday (1:35 p.m. PT/4:35 p.m. ET, KGW-8, NBC).
You can watch the live stream on the NFL's mobile app or www.nbcsports.com/live. If the NFL Network is part of your cable package, you can also live stream the game through the NFL app on XBox, Apple TV, or Roku device on your TV.
The Falcons (10-6) produced one of their best performances of the season during their 26-13 win over the Los Angeles Rams in a wild card game last week. The win was the Falcons sixth in their past eight games. Last season the Falcons won games with the league's best offense, they're doing it with their defense this season. They held the Rams, the league's top scoring offense, to their third-lowest point total of the season.
The Eagles (13-3) secured a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But Eagles fans are feeling anything but secure going into the game. That's because back quarterback Nick Foles didn't inspire much confidence after completing just 4-of-11 passes for 39 yards with an interception during their 6-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys before he was pulled from the game. The Eagles are probably going to rely heavily on their rushing attack to shorten the game.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the game, or follow along as we bring you the latest score, live updates and more.
What: Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons
When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 1:35 p.m. PT/4:35 p.m. ET
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
TV: KGW-8, NBC
Watch online: You can watch the live stream on the NFL's mobile app or www.nbcsports.com/live. If the NFL Network is part of your cable package, you can also live stream the game through the NFL app on XBox, Apple TV, or Roku device on your TV.
Local players to watch: Philadelphia - RB LeGarrette Blount (Oregon), LB Joe Walker (Oregon), RB Kenjon Barner (Oregon), OL Isaac Seumalo (Oregon State). Atlanta - RB Terron Ward (Oregon State), OL Sean Harlow (Oregon State).
Follow along as we bring you live updates and analysis from the game from kickoff through the final whistle. Have thoughts on how the Falcons and Eagles are performing? Don't hesitate to jump in on the live updates and chat with us as the game rolls along.
-- Geoffrey C. Arnold | @geoffreyCarnold
