Atlanta Falcons: Game-by-game predictions for the 2018 season

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates with Julio Jones #11 after scoring a 1-yard rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 16: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with a catch against the New York Giants at the Georgia Dome on December 16, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Week 7: New York Giants

On Monday Night Football, we’ll get to see all of the offensive stars in action between the Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants. On one side, the Dirty Birds will feature Calvin Ridley, Julio Jones, and Matt Ryan, while the G-Men will be counting on Odell Beckham Jr. and Saquon Barkley. Needless to say, this is going to be a very fun game to watch from start to finish.

Per usual, in a game that features all kinds of offensive promise, I believe it’ll be the defenses who make the most noise on primetime television. Thankfully for the Falcons, their defense will be the unit who causes all kinds of problems throughout the evening.

If Atlanta can get consistent pressure on Eli Manning, they’ll have New York exactly where they want them. Sure, Manning still has the ability to make some clutch throws in key moments of the game, but not when he’s getting terrorized in the backfield.

Thanks to Vic Beasley and the Falcons stellar 2018 pass-rush, the Dirty Birds will fly into their bye-week with an impressive (5-2) record.

Final Score:

New York Giants: 17, Atlanta Falcons (5-2): 24

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