Despite the Philadelphia Eagles’ three turnovers and quarterback Jalen Hurts’ 58.8 percent completion rate in Week 1, their offense seems like it’s on the right track after a dreadful finish to the 2023 season.

Running back Saquon Barkley had one of his best career games with three touchdowns, leading the Eagles to a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Hurts still has to iron out a few wrinkles with new starting center Cam Jurgens, but he connected with his top two receivers, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, who recorded 12 receptions for 203 yards and a touchdown combined.

Even with the Eagles’ inefficiencies, our crew sided with them over the Atlanta Falcons for the consensus pick.

Atlanta’s 10-point scoring performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers has raised some concerns among our panelists, and Davenport was the most vocal about it.

“Frankly, I’m a little surprised this spread isn’t bigger after Kirk Cousins looked closer to 76 than 36 in his Falcons debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Davenport joked.

“Yes, Philly’s problems in the secondary don’t appear to have exactly been fixed. But the offense was rolling against Green Bay, and if the front seven can get any pressure on Cousins (he looked less mobile than me a week ago—and that takes some effort), the Eagles defense could take over the game.

“Unless half the Eagles went on a three-day bender in Brazil after beating the Packers, Philadelphia will cruise in prime time in its actual home opener.”

ATS Consensus: Eagles -6.5

Score Prediction: Eagles 27, Falcons 20

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