Drake London’s Touchdown Seals Falcons Comeback Victory Over Eagles on Monday Night Football: Live Updates and Reaction

 

Falcons Shock Eagles on Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a stunning 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, wrapping up an exciting Week 2 in the NFL.

Kirk Cousins led a masterful six-play, 70-yard drive without any timeouts, culminating in a clutch seven-yard touchdown pass to Drake London with just 34 seconds remaining. London's celebration drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, but kicker Younghoe Koo stepped up and drilled a 48-yard extra point to secure the dramatic comeback win for the Falcons.

The last-minute heroics left Eagles fans in disbelief, as the Falcons pulled off an unforgettable victory.

The Atlanta Falcons edged out the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling 22-21 victory, featuring standout performances from key players on both sides. Here’s a look at how the stars performed:

Falcons

• Kirk Cousins: Efficient under pressure, Cousins completed 20 of 29 passes for 241 yards, averaging 8.3 yards per attempt with 2 touchdowns, including the game-winner to Drake London.
• Bijan Robinson: The rookie continued to impress, rushing 14 times for 97 yards and adding 4 receptions for 25 yards, contributing in both the ground and air game.
• Darnell Mooney: A deep threat all night, Mooney hauled in 3 receptions for 88 yards, including a crucial touchdown that kept the Falcons in the game.
• Drake London: London made 6 receptions for 54 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter, sealing the Falcons' comeback.
• Younghoe Koo: Flawless in his kicking, Koo went 3-for-3 on field goals and nailed a pressure-packed 48-yard extra point after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

Eagles

• Jalen Hurts: Hurts played well despite the loss, completing 23 of 30 passes for 183 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also rushed 13 times for 85 yards, including a key touchdown on the ground.
• Saquon Barkley: The workhorse back tallied 95 rushing yards on 22 carries and added 4 receptions for 21 yards, proving to be a consistent option for the Eagles' offense.
• DeVonta Smith: Smith led the Eagles’ receiving corps with 7 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown, keeping the Falcons' secondary on edge throughout the game.

This nail-biting game came down to the final moments, with Kirk Cousins and the Falcons delivering a statement win to cap off Week 2.