The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to start the season 2-0, and they'll have to do it without their star wide receiver A.J. Brown. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons are seeking to avoid a 0-2 start after a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. The Falcons' new head coach, Raheem Morris, has a strong pedigree as a defensive coordinator, but his biggest challenge will be getting the offense up and running. 

As we dive into the numbers, it's clear that the Falcons' new quarterback, Kirk Cousins, hasn't exactly set the world on fire. In Week 1, he passed for just 155 yards while throwing two interceptions, and he's historically struggled in primetime games. In fact, Cousins is just 12-19 straight-up in standalone games beginning at 7 p.m. or later. And if he's a visiting underdog, his record drops to 2-10. 

So, what's the best bet for this matchup? We're going to take a same-game parlay at plus-money that combines the Falcons' total under 49.5 points with the Eagles winning. This bet has some real appeal, especially given the Falcons' struggles on offense and the Eagles' strong defense. 

But don't just take our word for it! Let's break it down further. The Falcons' total under 49.5 points is a solid bet, given their inability to score in Week 1. And the Eagles' defense is looking strong, with a pass defense that ranked fifth in the league last season. 

Additionally, the Falcons' new head coach, Raheem Morris, doesn't exactly have a track record of success as a play-caller. In his previous stint as a head coach, the Buccaneers' pass offense ranked 22nd or worse in two of his three seasons. So, it's hard to imagine him suddenly turning the Falcons' offense into a high-powered unit.

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