Falcons vs Eagles: live updates of the season opening of the 2018 NFL season

Falcons 3, Eagles 3, 6:09, 2Q: After a Falcons kick, the Eagles managed to move the ball by converting a 3rd and a 7 when the Foles hit Nelson Agholor. A couple plays later, Desmond Trufant is called for passing interference, giving the Eagles a first and a goal! Of course, they are immediately summoned and must be saved. Foles tries to dive into rookie Goedert, but he can not get into the feet. Foles complete at Ertz, but it's a fourth time. Elliott binds him.

Falcons 3, Eagles 0: FIN 1Q: The Eagles quickly started their first run, then quickly found themselves in the 3rd and 17th seconds after Foles was fired for a 7-yard loss. They went ahead and lost a yard and had to bomb. He goes into the end zone for a touchback. The Falcons race, do not lead anywhere, and the first quarter of NFL football is in the books!

Falcons 3, Eagles 0, 5:03, 1Q: The Falcons face again the fourth and last goal, but this time, they are content with a 21-yard goal shot.

Falcons 0, Eagles 0, 5:40, 1Q: Doug Pederson has just thrown a challenge flag on a three-yard gain. And lost.

Falcons 0, Eagles 0, 5:59, 1Q: Michael Bennett is back and his epaulets are still small:

It does not help Philly's defense much. The Falcons are already back in the Red Eagles for the second time in two games.

Falcons 0, Eagles 0, 10:55, 1Q: The Falcons entered the red zone, but three big stops made it fourth behind the goal of the PHI line. Dan Quinn went … and a shot at DeVonta Freeman gets caught for a loss. A huge defense for the Eagles.

9:06 p.m.The Eagles won the draw and chose to postpone. Jake Elliott's kick is for a touchdown, and the Falcons will start at their own 25-yard line. The 2018 season is officially underway.

8:51 p.m.: Yooooouuuuur, reigning Super Bowl champion, Philadelphia Eagles take the lead:

8:48 p.m.: Owner Jeffrey Lurie, after a moving introduction by Brian Dawkins, unveiled the new Lincoln Financial Field banner at an "E-A-G-L-E-S" concert.

The match was scheduled at 20:20. AND kick off, but the bad weather pushed him back. This start time was postponed to 8:55 pm and 9:07 pm. as storms hit southern Philadelphia, probably waiting to see the first Eagles banner since 1960.

Lincoln Financial Field fans were asked to leave the seating area and take cover along the halls until they were allowed to return to their seats.

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Stake

The Atlanta Falcons will open the 2018-19 season against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Thursday. They are ready to play at 20:20 ET on NBC (live streaming via FuboTV, NBC Sports).

Nick Foles should start for the Eagles, despite hopes that Carson Wentz could be back from his injuries at week 1. This is not the case, so the Foles are once again at the rendezvous. The Foles, in particular, led the Eagles to victory at the last Super Bowl, so the Eagles are big fans of his work.

However, the Falcons are only one year away from participating in a Super Bowl, and their best receiver Julio Jones and running back Devonta Freeman have not played in the pre-season to stay in shape for the first match Thursday. They should come out strong and ready, but the defensive side of the ball is the biggest concern.

Atlanta kept the Eagles 15 points in the playoff playoffs last season, but spent too much time on the field and was emptied at the end of the game. The attack only managed to score 10 points, but this represents a strength for the team.

Jones had 101 rushing yards while Tevin Coleman had 79 rushing yards in the playoff game. It's one of those games where both teams are good enough for another defensive fight to be no surprise, no more than an offensive demo, even without Wentz.

We are going to have a live blog for Thursday's game with highlights and more. For now, here is everything you need to know to watch the action.

• Time: ET20:20
• Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
• TV: NBC
• Diffusion: FuboTV, NBC Sports
• odds: The Eagles opened as 5.5-point favorites, but the line moved when Foles was announced as starting, with some pounds slightly favoring the Falcons.