In one of the 16 NFL Matchups – the Green Bay Packers are at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the National Football League. Both teams come into this game with 1-0 records.
The Green Bay Packers went on the road and smashed their rival, the Chicago Bears. Jordan Love looked great, and the Packers kept Justin Fields from scrambling all over the field to get their first win of 2023.
For the Falcons, they used their run game and a solid defense to beat their divisional opponent – the Carolina Panthers.
Let’s take a look at our Packers vs Falcons best bets. Looking at the NFL standings, we should be in for an exciting game!
Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons Information:
Green Bay Packers vs Atlanta Falcons
Date & Time: September 17th, 2023; 1:00pm EST
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Where to Watch: FOX
The last time these two teams played was on October 5, 2020. In that game, the Green Bay Packers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-16.
Recent Scores for Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Green Bay Packers 2023 Results:
Week 1: 38-20 win at Chicago Bears
Atlanta Falcons 2023 Results:
Week 1: 24-10 win vs. Carolina Panthers
Odds Breakdown for Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Before our Packers vs Falcons best bets, the betting odds for this game. This should help you make your NFL Picks with the best NFL Odds:
- Spread: Green Bay Packers -1, Atlanta Falcons +1
- Total: 41.5
- Moneyline: Green Bay Packers -115, Atlanta Falcons -105
Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Pick and Prediction
Green Bay Packers: Underdog Turned Top Dog in Week 1
The Green Bay Packers were one of the most impressive NFL Week 1 winners. The Packers came into the game as the underdog on the road at Chicago and blew the doors off Justin Fields and the Bears. The big story for Green Bay was Jordan Love. Their new quarterback completed 15 of 27 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
Looking at the NFL player stats, it was the Aaron Jones show for the Packers. He rushed for just 41 yards and a score but also caught two passes for 86 yards and another scored. Luke Musgrave, the rookie tight end out of Oregon State, caught three passes for 50 yards as well.
The Green Bay defense sacked Justin Fields four times in the game and intercepted him once for a touchdown. The Packers are one of the few times that has to start with back-to-back road games before they go home and host the Saints and Lions the next two weeks. The Green Bay Packers record will remain perfect if they play Week 2 as well as Week 1.
Atlanta Falcons’ Ground Game Strategy: A Winning Formula?
Looking at the past NFL team stats, there is no doubt the Atlanta Falcons will look to keep the ball on the ground early and often this season. Desmond Ridder will need to be a game manager more than he will be a passer. He did throw the ball 18 times, completing 15 of them, for 115 yards and a score in the game.
Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson had impressive days, with Allgeier getting into the end zone twice and Robinson once. The 130 rushing yards in Week 1 was the fifth-best of all teams in the National Football League.
When looking at the NFL schedule – Atlanta will play their second straight home game before they go on the road for their first road game of the 2023 season.
The Falcons are at Detroit next Sunday before going to London for a tilt against the Jaguars in Week 4. The Atlanta Falcons standings position could be near the top of the NFC South if they continue to run the ball effectively.
Final Pick & Prediction
Look forward to a football game that is fun to watch and competitive. The Falcons will want to keep the ball on the ground, and the Packers will use Jones as much as possible here. Can Love win his second straight game since taking over for Aaron Rodgers? Oddsmakers say so, albeit a pretty low-scoring game.
Our final Packers vs Falcons best bets: Green Bay -1 is a winner. Barring any late additions to the NFL injury report, the Packers win this game 20-17 over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
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