In a thrilling finish, the Atlanta Falcons secured their first victory of the 2024 NFL season with a narrow 22-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The game, held at the Eagles’ home field, was decided in the final moments when Drake London caught a touchdown pass with just 38 seconds remaining, leveling the score at 21-21. Younghoe Koo then converted the extra point, sealing the win for the Falcons.
The Falcons entered the fourth quarter with a 15-10 lead but saw it slip away as the Eagles took control. Philadelphia capitalized on a five-point penalty against Atlanta and scored 11 unanswered points, briefly pulling ahead before London’s game-winning touchdown.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins played a crucial role for the Falcons, throwing two touchdown passes during the game. His standout moment came with a 41-yard pass to Darnell Mooney early in the third quarter. Mooney made a spectacular play, scoring with a front flip into the end zone.
On the other side, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was instrumental in both of Philadelphia’s touchdowns. He first connected with DeVonta Smith for a touchdown pass and later scored a rushing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, keeping the game intensely competitive.
The Falcons’ victory evens their season record at 1-1, matching the Eagles, who also now have one win and one loss after two weeks of play.
The match showcased a dramatic swing in momentum and highlighted key performances from both teams’ quarterbacks, setting the stage for an exciting NFL season ahead.
