Falcons vs. Eagles: Live Updates, Score, Highlights for 2018 NFL Playoffs

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The No. 6 Atlanta Falcons were favored over the No. 1 Philadelphia Eagles as they traveled to Philadelphia to meet in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, but the home Eagles upset the Falcons 15-10 to advance to the NFC Championship Game. The matchup marked the first time a No. 1 seed went into a matchup it is hosting in this round of the playoffs as an underdog. The Eagles were led by the strength of their defense and a surprisingly clutch performance from backup quarterback Nick Foles in the second half. Philadelphia will host either the Minnesota Vikings or the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game.

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    TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL

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  4. January 14, 2018
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    The Playoffoholic @TheFalcoholic

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    TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL

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    D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoLED

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    Neal's Message to Falcons Fans

    Keanu Neal @Keanu_Neal

    Didn’t end the way we wanted, but better believe we aren’t finished. Thanks to all the real fans who stuck with us, no matter the outcome!

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    Eagles Found Bulletin Board Material

    James Palmer @JamesPalmerTV

    Lane Johnson said that Chris Long and himself bought dog masks on Amazon to wear because of the underdogs they were being called as a #1 seed. They also put up a certain network staff picks up in rooms around the facility

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    D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC

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    Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Foles Isn't Worried About the Critics

    Les Bowen @LesBowen

    Foles: no need to say anything to critics. They’re just doing their job ... I have confidence in myself

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    Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday

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    Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell

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    Peter King @SI_PeterKing

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    Jeff Schultz @JeffSchultzAJC

    Julio Jones on whether he thought he was interferred with on the fourth-down pass: "I ended up on the ground. In that situation, though, it’s very difficult for an official to call that play (a penalty)."

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    Sark to Blame for This Loss?

    Damien Woody @damienwoody

    Who in the world thought Sark was some kind of offensive mind?! Hell...his playcalling was offensive

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    Peter King @SI_PeterKing

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    trey wingo @wingoz

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    NFL @NFL

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    Dave Zangaro @DZangaroNBCS

    The #Eagles defense said they knew a sprint play was coming on that fourth down. Recognized it by formation from film study. Malcolm Jenkins said about three guys were yelling it out.

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    TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL

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    Nick Fierro @NickFierro

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    Ertz Rips ‘Experts’

    Ben Livingston @bliv94

    "I was watching ESPN today. All five so-called experts picked the Falcons to win. I'm glad they're not in charge of my finances." - Zach Ertz

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    Quinn Breaks Down Final Play

    D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC

    #Falcons coach Dan Quinn said they were looking for a quick hitting play on the sprint out. Jones fell down. https://t.co/CSFisDIUzY

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    TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL

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    The Ringer @ringer

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    Mike Trout @MikeTrout

    Let’s gooooooooo !!!! #FlyEaglesFly

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    Pederson Praises Foles Postgame 🙌

    Ed Kracz @kracze

    Pederson on Foles #Eagles https://t.co/GJbKj5rPBn

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Ed Kracz @kracze

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    Kelsey Conway @FalconsKelsey

    Coach Quinn: It hurts. When you don’t win on those opportunities, you don’t give yourself the very best chance to go after it.

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    THE EAGLES DID IT

    The Eagles beat the Falcons 15-10 to advance to and host the NFC Championship Game.

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    NFC Championship Game, our place. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/sFgprZc8m0

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    Will Brinson @WillBrinson

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    Charles Robinson @CharlesRobinson

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    Falcons Came Thiiiiiis Close

    uSTADIUM @uSTADIUM

    CLAMPS! #Eagles D comes through. https://t.co/m8dZZLjrPV

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    Mills Came Up Huge Tonight

    Pro Football Focus @PFF

    Jalen Mills was 🔒⬇️ tonight! https://t.co/JWQyGUTSKY

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Eagles Owner Is Lit 😂

    gifdsports @gifdsports

    Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie getting LIT after win over Falcons https://t.co/0Ck77b0bur

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    Falcons Go for It on 4th Down

    And Eagles say, "NOT TODAY!"

    NFL @NFL

    The Falcons are DENIED on 4th down. Eagles ball, leading 15-10. :58 left in the game. 📺: NBC #ATLvsPHI

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    SB Nation GIF @SBNationGIF

    STRIKE A POSE IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME https://t.co/zu6X3LLBVQ

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    4th. And. Goal.

    NFL @NFL

    Matt Ryan finds Julio Jones and he’s stopped at the 2-yard line. 4th & goal. 1:02 left in the game. 📺: NBC #ATLvsPHI

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Two Minutes to Go!

    Falcons are in the red zone. Can they pull off the win?

    NFL @NFL

    🚨🚨TWO-MINUTE WARNING! 🚨🚨 📺: NBC #ATLvsPHI

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    Julio=Clutch

    Carlton @SlopingGiraffe

    Julio gets the 4th down conversion https://t.co/OyOSQPkan0

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Nah.

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    Nah. #ATLvsPHI https://t.co/KZTyxnqOu0

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    First Down for Julio!

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    JULIOOOOOOOO! First down across the 35. https://t.co/15wr73f9Un

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Eagles Go Up 15-10 Midway Through Q4

    But coach Doug Pederson took a timeout to avoid a delay-of-game penalty, which could come back to haunt him in the next six minutes

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Elliott adds three more from 21 yards out! #Eagles lead 15-10 with 6:02 to go in the fourth quarter. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/VLbS7Bb9So

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    Catch or Nah?

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    Catch or nah? #ATLvsPHI https://t.co/zwPLX8poPg

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Ike Reese @Ike58Reese

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    Eagles Get into FG Range and Keep Driving

    LincolnFinatic @LincolnFinatic

    .@ZERTZ_86 picks up another #Eagles first down! Here we go offense!

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    All Aboard the Jay Train!

    32 yards for Ajayi!

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    🚂 #JayTrain 🚂

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Rich Cimini @RichCimini

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    END Q3: Eagles 12, Falcons 10

    Eagles lead by two points heading into the final quarter

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    Eagles Take the Lead!

    It's 12-10 Eagles near the end of Q3.

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Elliott from 37 yards out and the #Eagles have the lead! It's 12-10 with 11 seconds left in the third quarter. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/RRKLVrN7Rj

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    TURRON DAVENPORT @TDavenport_NFL

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    Eagles Keeping After Ryan

    Philadelphia has prevented Atlanta from finding the end zone all quarter, but it hasn't scored itself, either.

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Bradham brings Ryan down! #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/dj79ObHvA2

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    Falcons Marching

    NFL @NFL

    3rd & 11. The @AtlantaFalcons get 12. @M_Ryan02 finds @juliojones_11 for the 1st down. 9:15 left to play in Q3. 📺: NBC #NFLPlayoffs

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Matt Mullin @matt_mullin

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    Eagles Defense Comes Up Big to Start Q3

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    #Eagle defense with the stop on the first possession of the second half. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/Jwi7qGanua

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    We Back

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    The second half has begun from Lincoln Financial Field. #InBrotherhood

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    Bob Grotz @BobGrotz

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    Bob Grotz @BobGrotz

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    Have a Day, Elliott

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Jake Elliott with the 53-yarder, the longest field goal in #Eagles postseason history. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/TWclGrNXd2

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    Looking Good for the Falcons 🙏

    NFL Research @NFLResearch

    Matt Ryan finished the first half with a 108.9 passer rating The @AtlantaFalcons are 6-1 this season when Ryan has a 100+ rating in the first half

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Zach Berman @ZBerm

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    HALFTIME: Falcons 10, Eagles 9

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    A slim lead as we head into halftime. #InBrotherhood https://t.co/XSvMJ9OAIo

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

    Source says nothing is wrong with Jay Ajayi, just hasn't been playing...

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    D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC

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    Sports Illustrated @SInow

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    Immaculate Reception 2.0

    The Checkdown @thecheckdown

    immaculate https://t.co/kavmWDrJjl

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    Eagles Pull Within 1 at Halftime

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Alshon with the sideline catch, and then with one second left on the clock, a long field goal from Jake Elliott! (Sounds familiar) #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/Ir8zIR83Hy

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    Zach Berman @ZBerm

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    Troy Renck @TroyRenck

  99. January 13, 2018
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    BOINK

    The pass was deflected by Keanu Neal and caught by Torrey Smith!

    Bleacher Report NFL @BR_NFL

    WHAT JUST HAPPENED 😂 #ATLvsPHI

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    Fletcher Cox Brings Ryan Down on 1st-and-10

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Fletch. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/uHoP0Gl36l

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    Ed Benkin @EdBenkin

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    ESPN @espn

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    Falcons Trying to Strike Again Before Halftime 💪

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    Coleman starts our drive with a 23 yard run to our 43. 2-minute warning from Philly. https://t.co/bYfzAnhtfZ

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    Matt Ryan Is DIALED IN

    The Falcons take a 10-6 lead late in the second thanks to this clutch connection between Matt Ryan and Devonta Freeman.

    Bovada Official @BovadaLV

    What a play by Matt Ryan connecting with Devonta Freeman for the score. 😱 https://t.co/JhBerRkopC

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    Adam Caplan @caplannfl

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    Eliot Shorr-Parks @EliotShorrParks

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    Uh, Matt?

    Dan Levy @DanLevyThinks

    Matt Ryan missed it. #Falcons #Eagles https://t.co/ogcBpIjPFz

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    Huge Break for the Falcons

    Carlton @SlopingGiraffe

    FALCONS RECOVER THE PUNT FUMBLE https://t.co/kL0PtZiBfF

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    Geoff Mosher @GeoffMosherNFL

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    The MMQB @theMMQB

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    OH MY

    The Eagles have now fumbled the ball four times.

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    OURS! A muffed punt is recovered by Reynolds. https://t.co/lHl5EEsTGJ

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    Eagles Pull Ahead 6-3

    Philadelphia misses the extra point but still takes the lead thanks to LeGarrette Blount's one-yard touchdown run.

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    LeGarrette finds the end zone! Extra point is no good, but the #Eagles lead 6-3 with 10:28 to go in the first half. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/SDtcq6XJne

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    The Ringer @ringer

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    Bob Grotz @BobGrotz

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    Eagles' 1st TD

    uSTADIUM @uSTADIUM

    Blount takes it in for 6! https://t.co/rtE0JZ9Nwd

  124. January 13, 2018
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    Eagles Will Have to Try That One Again

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    The touchdown is overturned. 4th and 1 from the 1 yard line upcoming. https://t.co/E1YSE9RhgE

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    Bob Grotz @BobGrotz

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    Tom Rock @TomRock_Newsday

  129. January 13, 2018
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    21 Yards for Agholor on a Tricksy Play

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    Agholor on the end-around. First and goal. #FlyEaglesFly

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    So Close

    ⓂarcusD @_MarcusD2_

    https://t.co/0sq6t4iTZF

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    Ed Benkin @EdBenkin

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    Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane

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    Dan Levy @DanLevyThinks

    Agholor on the misdirection. #Eagles https://t.co/0HazE6vYCI

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    Eagles Marching

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    RBs putting in work on this drive. Foles to Clement for another first down, down to the Falcons' 31-yard line. #FlyEaglesFly

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    Around The NFL @AroundTheNFL

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    Bill Barnwell @billbarnwell

  141. January 13, 2018
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    END Q1: Falcons 3, Eagles 0

    The Eagles haven't been able to find the end zone through one quarter, but they're driving into Falcons territory to start Q2.

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    All Aboard the Jay Train!

    LincolnFinatic @LincolnFinatic

    Great effort by the #JayTrain on back to back runs! #Eagles

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    vaughn mcclure @vxmcclure23

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    Sam Farmer @LATimesfarmer

  147. January 13, 2018
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    Falcons Go for It on 4th Down. It Does Not Go Well.

    Dan Levy @DanLevyThinks

    Falcons bailed out by a delay of game. Eagles would have the ball at midfield, Now Atlanta will punt. Fans cheering b/c beer.

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    Ajayi Off to a Solid Start

    Sheil Kapadia @SheilKapadia

    Eagles' gameplan is clear: Pound Jay Ajayi. Seven carries for 49 yards in the first quarter. A lot of mistakes early, but they're down just 3-0.

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    The Playoffoholic @TheFalcoholic

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    The MMQB @theMMQB

  153. January 13, 2018
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    Just Call Takk the Drive-Killer

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    SACK! Clayborn and McKinley get to Foles on 3rd down. https://t.co/xUvETAeeG8

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    Eagles Are Grounded

    Philadelphia's early strategy seems to be to wear Atlanta down on the ground as the Eagles drive into Falcons territory.

    Philadelphia Eagles @Eagles

    #JayTrain with back-to-back strong runs, and the #Eagles are into Falcons' territory. #FlyEaglesFly

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    D. Orlando Ledbetter @DOrlandoAJC

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    Les Bowen @LesBowen

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    Eagles with Some Early Mishaps

    Dan Worthington @danWorthington

    The only part that of Blounts hands that touched the ball was the top of his index finger. #PHIvsATL #FlyEagelsFly https://t.co/JyY7MiABuv

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    Ice Cold ❄

    Matt Ryan came to play

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    #MattyIce❄️ goes 4/5 on the opening drive as we get on the board first. #InBrotherhood https://t.co/AVn4h7Fl0M

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    Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane

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    Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane

  165. January 13, 2018
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    Falcons Strike First

    Atlanta capitalizes on the fumble recovery to put up three points at the end of its first drive to take a 3-0 lead early in the first quarter.

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    33-yd FG for #MoneyMatt💰 is GOOD! ATL 3 | PHI 0 Q1 9:04 https://t.co/TOKOyxznQI

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    17 Yards for Sanu Keeps the Drive Alive!

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    SANUUUUUUU! #MattyIce❄️ escapes pressure to find #Agent12🕵🏿‍♀️ for the first down near the Eagles 40. https://t.co/JFBl7CoPbQ

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    Troy Renck @TroyRenck

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    Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane

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    Oopsie Daisy

    The Eagles are not off to a hot start at home against the Falcons.

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    FUMBLE!!!! The first carry of the day for the Eagles is recovered by Neal! https://t.co/NXKivl1bWl

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    Fumble on the Second Play 😮

    Dan Worthington @danWorthington

    This fumble is Foles’ fault because he underthrew Smith for TD on previous play. #ATLvsPHI https://t.co/a86h5MWOrv

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    The Playoffoholic @TheFalcoholic

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    Jeff McLane @Jeff_McLane

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    Eagles Offense Up First

    Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons

    We have won the toss and will defer. The Eagles will have the ball to begin the game. #ATLvsPHI

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    Wentz Out Here for His Squad

    NFL @NFL

    .@cj_wentz out here supporting his squad! #FlyEaglesFly #ATLvsPHI https://t.co/a17omzBg3u

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    FOX Sports @FOXSports