On the heels of its thrilling 21-19 win over the Houston Texans (+1.5)
, Atlanta has opened as two-point favorites against Washington on Sunday, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Falcons’ offense finally came alive against the Texans, with quarterback Desmond Ridder playing his best game as a pro. Ridder finished the afternoon 28/37 with 329 passing yards and a touchdown. He also added a score on the ground in the first quarter.
Atlanta seemed to be a completely different team in the win, mixing in an effective air attack with its vaunted ground game to consistently move the ball downfield.