In the first quarter, the Eagles were held to just 35 total yards and two first downs as they were forced to punt on each of their four possessions. But despite Philadelphia’s slow start on the offensive end, they were able to hold the Falcons to just three points thanks in part to a redzone interception by linebacker Kiko Alonso midway through the opening quarter.
Atlanta came out of the first break with possession near midfield in their own zone. After working their way down to the Eagles’ goal line thanks to a 6-for-6 drive by Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, they capped the drive with a four-yard touchdown strike to Julio Jones.