Next surprise in the NFL: Falcons beat Eagles

The Atlanta Falcons won their away game against the Philadelphia Eagles thanks to a clean final offensive series in the NFL. Quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​led his team 70 yards into the end zone within 55 seconds with a score of 22:21. The Eagles, who were Super Bowl participants two years ago, were unable to respond and suffered their first defeat in the second game of the season. The Falcons now also have a record of one win and one loss.

Because the referees considered the celebration of the late touchdown to be unsportsmanlike and a penalty was imposed, the Falcons had to kick the extra point through the goal posts from 48 yards instead of the usual 33 yards – but the visitors completed this task as well. Because the defense then intercepted a pass from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, the hosts had no chance of responding.

Falcons next face Kansas City Chiefs

Cousins ​​​​had 241 passing yards and two touchdowns in his second game for the Falcons. “It was a team win,” said Cousins. “I had a lot of faith in my teammate.” “He’s not good enough yet, but hopefully this last play will give us a boost,” said Cousins. Before moving to the Falcons, he played for the Minnesota Vikings; a torn Achilles tendon ended his last season there prematurely. Atlanta will next face Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs.