The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons for the team’s home opener on Monday night. The Eagles will honor former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles during the game, as he will serve as the team’s honorary captain.
While Philadelphia technically played a “home game” in Brazil, Monday night will be the team’s true home opener. The Eagles are looking to remain undefeated, while the Falcons will try to bounce back from a frustrating performance in Week 1.
Here’s a look at the inactive list and projected starters for each team ahead of Monday night’s primetime matchup.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles Inactives
Falcons Designated As Out
- LB, Nate Landman (quad/calf)
- DB, Antonio Hamilton Sr. (groin)
- DL, Brandon Dorlus
- G, Jovaughn Gwyn
- T, Brandon Parker
- DL, Ruke Orhorhoro
Eagles Designated As Out
- WR, A.J. Brown (hamstring)
- QB, Tanner McKee (third QB)
- CB, Eli Ricks
- LB, Devin White
- G/T Darian Kinnard
- G Trevor Keegan
- DT Byron Young
Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Following an embarrassing home loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, the Falcons are ready to bounce back against the Eagles. They’ll be forced to do so without one of the team’s best defensive players from last week.
Falcons linebacker Nate Landman was Atlanta’s highest graded player in Week 1, according to Pro Football Focus. Landman split time with Troy Andersen at LB against the Steelers and played at a high level, but he has been ruled out due to injuries to his calf and quad.
Atlanta defensive back Antonio Hamilton Sr. will miss his second consecutive game due to a groin injury.
Meanwhile, the Eagles will be without star wide receiver A.J. Brown due to a hamstring injury. Brown initially popped up on the injury report as a limited participant during Friday’s practice.
He did not participate in practice on Saturday, which led to him officially being ruled out Sunday morning. Now, the Eagles will be forced to lean on DeVonta Smith and Jahan Dotson at WR in Week 2.
Eagles WR A.J. Brown has been downgraded to out with a hamstring injury for MNF vs. Falcons. pic.twitter.com/wVa3l805du
— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2024
Who Comprises the Projected Starting Lineup for Each Team?
Falcons Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Falcons depth chart.
- Quarterback: Kirk Cousins
- Running Back: Bijan Robinson
- Wide Receiver: Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud III
- Tight End: Kyle Pitts
- Left Offensive Tackle: Jake Matthews
- Left Offensive Guard: Matthew Bergeron
- Center: Drew Dalman
- Right Offensive Guard: Chris Lindstrom
- Right Offensive Tackle: Kaleb McGary
- Left Defensive End: Grady Jarrett
- Nose Tackle: Eddie Goldman
- Right Defensive End: David Onyemata
- Left Outside Linebacker: Matthew Judon
- Left Inside Linebacker: Troy Andersen
- Right Inside Linebacker: Kaden Elliss
- Right Outside Linebacker: Lorenzo Carter
- Left Cornerback: Mike Hughes
- Right Cornerback: A.J. Terrell Jr.
- Free Safety: Justin Simmons
- Strong Safety: Jessie Bates III
- Kicker: Younghoe Koo
- Punter: Bradley Pinion
- Long Snapper: Liam McCullough
- Kickoff/Punt Returner: Avery Williams
Eagles Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Eagles depth chart.
- Quarterback: Jalen Hurts
- Running Back: Saquon Barkley
- Wide Receiver: DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson
- Tight End: Dallas Goedert
- Left Offensive Tackle: Jordan Mailata
- Left Offensive Guard: Landon Dickerson
- Center: Cam Jurgens
- Right Offensive Guard: Mekhi Becton
- Right Offensive Tackle: Lane Johnson
- Defensive End: Milton Williams
- Defensive Tackle: Jalen Carter
- Nose Tackle: Jordan Davis
- Left Outside Linebacker: Bryce Huff
- Left Inside Linebacker: Nakobe Dean
- Right Inside Linebacker: Zack Baun
- Right Outside Linebacker: Josh Sweat
- Left Cornerback: Darius Slay Jr.
- Right Cornerback: Quinyon Mitchell
- Free Safety: Reed Blankenship
- Strong Safety: C.J. Gardner-Johnson
- Punter: Braden Mann
- Kicker: Jake Elliott
- Long Snapper: Rick Lovato
- Kickoff/Punt Returner: Britain Covey