Week 2 of the NFL season comes to a dramatic close as the Philadelphia Eagles, favored to win the NFC East, prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons, who are hoping to rebound from a disappointing Week 1 performance. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN2, making it a highly anticipated "Monday Night Football" showdown.

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the game with confidence, coming off a thrilling 34-29 victory against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL São Paulo game. Running back Saquon Barkley made a remarkable debut with the Eagles, finding the end zone three times and proving to be a vital addition to the team.

On the other hand, the Atlanta Falcons are eager to put their lackluster offensive display from Week 1 behind them. In a disappointing 18-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Falcons struggled to gain momentum, accumulating just 226 total yards. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had a tough outing, finishing with 155 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Running back Bijan Robinson was also contained, managing only 68 rushing yards on 18 carries.

As the Eagles enter the matchup as 5.5-point favorites, they aim to build on their momentum and secure another victory, pushing their record to 2-0. The Falcons, meanwhile, are determined to avoid starting the season with back-to-back losses.

Analysts, including Ben Solak, have expressed concerns about the Falcons' performance in Week 1. Solak believes that the struggles of Cousins and the wear and tear faced by the Falcons' defense against the Steelers will continue to plague them in this upcoming game. Despite expecting a modest improvement in offensive output from Atlanta, Solak doubts it will be enough to keep up with the explosive offensive power of the Eagles.

Furthermore, Solak highlights the potential matchup advantage for the Falcons in the form of tight end Kyle Pitts. Given the Eagles' historical difficulty in defending receiving tight ends, Solak believes that Pitts, who primarily operates from the slot, could have a standout performance against a vulnerable Eagles' defense.

On the other side, Solak predicts that Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts is unlikely to rack up substantial rushing yards. He notes that Hurts has shifted his style of play to rely more on pocket passing, and his rushing yardage output has decreased as a result. With the expectation that Hurts will have limited carries and face a more disciplined Falcons' defense, Solak believes that he won't surpass the underwhelming mark of 39.5 rushing yards.

As the stage is set for this exciting "Monday Night Football" matchup, all eyes will be on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. Can the Eagles continue their winning streak, or will the Falcons turn their season around with a much-needed victory? Football fans across the nation eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated clash.