Photos: Falcons fall to Eagles in season opener

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Photos: Falcons fall to Eagles in season opener

The Falcons lost to the Eagles 18-12 in Philadelphia on Sept. 6, 2018.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is unable to make a reception in the end zone as he is defended by Ronald Darby #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after being called for pass interference during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass thrown by Nelson Agholor #13 (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jordan Hicks #58 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles (not pictured) was sacked during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons shakes hands with Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles after the Eagles defeated the Falcons 18-12 at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons sits on the ground after suffering an apparent injury during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons handles the ball during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jordan Hicks #58 and Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackle Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons short of the goal line during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled after making a reception during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: A general view prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after being tackled on fourth down during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII championship banner is unveiled prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Philadelphia Eagles mascot 'Swoop' poses before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Bryant #3 of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Ronald Darby #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Takkarist McKinley #98 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles (not pictured) was sacked during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles is sacked by Brian Poole #34 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jordan Hicks #58 celebrates with Kamu Grugier-Hill #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons gestures at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Derek Barnett #96 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jay Ajayi #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 9-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 9-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes for a 9-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 06: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is unable to make a reception in the end zone as he is defended by Ronald Darby #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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