The much improved Atlanta Falcons are winners of three out of their last four games, while the Philadelphia Eagles got a win in Week 6 after losing two straight. The Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) host the Atlanta Falcons (4-2), Sunday October 26, at Lincoln Financial Field for some hard hitting NFL Week 8 action. NFL oddsmakers at Bookmaker.com have the Eagles as -9 point home favorites over the Falcons with the over/under set at 45 points. Get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Bookmaker.com
The Falcons beat the Bears 22-20 at home in Week 6. QB Matt Ryan made 22 of 30 passes for 301 yards with one touchdown pass; he has five touchdown passes for 1,164 yards with three interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Michael Turner with 25 carries for 54 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Roddy White with nine catches for 112 yards with one touchdown. The Falcons are averaging 23.2 ppg and they give up an average 21.2 ppg. On the road they are 1-2 SU where they average 15 ppg and they give up an average 24 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 9th best in the league averaging 350 yards a game, thanks to their 2nd ranked running game that’s good for 163 yards per-game. Their passing game sits lowly ranked 19th in the league averaging 195 yards a game. RB Michael Turner leads the Falcons with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 25th in the league no thanks to their 26th ranked pass defense that allows 231 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 19th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 19 yards per-game. The Falcons are 4-2 ATS and 3-3 over/under.
The Eagles beat the Niners 40-26 on the road in Week 6. QB Donovan McNabb made 23 of 36 passes for 280 yards with two touchdown passes with one interception; he has eight touchdown passes for 1,576 yards with three interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Correll Buckhalter with 18 carries for 93 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR DeSean Jackson with nine catches for 112 yards with one touchdown. The Eagles are averaging 27.8 ppg and they give up an average 18.3 ppg. At home they are 2-1 SU where they average 18.7 ppg and they give up an average 20.5 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 10th best in the league averaging 353 yards a game, no thanks to their 29th ranked running game that’s good for 85 yards per-game. Their passing game sits nicely ranked 4th in the league averaging 263 yards a game. RB Brian Westbrook leads the Eagles with six touchdowns and is listed as questionable for this week’s game. Their overall defense is ranked 7th in the league allowing 279 yards per-game, thanks to their 9th ranked rush defense that allows 91 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 10th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 187 yards per-game. The Eagles are 4-2 ATS and 3-3 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Falcons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
- Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
- Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 8.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.
- Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC.
- Eagles are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games.
- Eagles are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 8 Predictions
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Bookmaker.com
Pick: Falcons +9
Point-Spreads.com Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 8 Predictions – Falcons +9
The Bottom Line: The Falcons are looking great this year with no major injuries, while the Eagles might be without their top chain mover RB Brian Westbrook. Get your Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 8 Predictions in now at Bookmaker.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
