The Falcons clinched a thrilling victory over the Eagles, scoring a late-game touchdown to take the lead. In the final moments, the Falcons' defense rose to the occasion with a crucial interception, securing the win and halting the Eagles' comeback attempt.
Falcons Pull Off Stunning Comeback to Defeat Eagles in Week 2
What seemed like a certain loss in Philadelphia turned into a dramatic Week 2 victory for the Atlanta Falcons. A key break came when Eagles running back Saquon Barkley dropped a crucial third-down pass, giving the Falcons new hope with less than two minutes remaining.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins led the Falcons' offense on a rapid drive down the field, capping it off with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Drake London. The score put Atlanta ahead 22-21 with just 34 seconds left.
However, the game wasn’t over yet. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rallied his team and had them driving downfield. But a hard hit forced an errant throw, and Falcons safety Jessie Bates secured the game-sealing interception.
Check out the thrilling final moments, including Bates' clutch interception, as shared by the NFL on Twitter.
For more details on the Falcons' remarkable victory, see our Week 2 takeaways and Twitter reactions:
- 5 takeaways from the Falcons' prime-time win
- Twitter reacts to the Falcons' improbable comeback
- Falcons EDGE Matthew Judon sacks Jalen Hurts
- Falcons WR Darnell Mooney scores a second-half TD
- WATCH: Jessie Bates' crucial defensive play
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: WATCH: Falcons score late TD, intercept Eagles to seal victory.
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