Falcons-Eagles Open Thread: Kirk Cousins takes on Jalen Hurts in a battle of the birds

NFC East rivals clash in a crucial divisional matchup

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings will face off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a pivotal NFC East matchup. Both teams are coming off of big wins in Week 1, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways in this crucial divisional clash.

The Vikings are led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is coming off of a strong performance in Week 1. Cousins threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers. He will be looking to continue his success against the Eagles' defense, which allowed just 17 points in their Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions.

The Eagles are led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is also coming off of a strong performance in Week 1. Hurts threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 38-3 win over the Lions. He will be looking to continue his success against the Vikings' defense, which allowed 23 points in their Week 1 loss to the Packers.

This game is a crucial matchup for both teams. The Vikings are looking to start the season 2-0 and take an early lead in the NFC East. The Eagles are looking to continue their winning ways and stay atop the NFC East standings. This game is sure to be a close and exciting one, and it could have a major impact on the NFC East race.

Key matchups to watch

• Kirk Cousins vs. Jalen Hurts
• Vikings' offense vs. Eagles' defense
• Eagles' offense vs. Vikings' defense

Prediction

The Vikings and Eagles are both evenly matched teams, and this game could go either way. However, I give the slight edge to the Eagles because of their strong defense. The Eagles' defense is one of the best in the NFL, and I think they will be able to contain the Vikings' offense enough to win the game. I predict the Eagles will win 27-20.