The Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night in the first game of the regular season, eight months after the teams played a tight game in the divisional round of the playoffs.
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Philadelphia will unveil its first Super Bowl banner in franchise history in front of a sellout crowd.
Eagles fever runs high ahead of season opener
Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he expects both a great atmosphere and a great opponent.
The Falcons aren't trying to make up for their loss to the Eagles in January. They have a new goal - finishing the season at home in Atlanta, where the Super Bowl will be played in February.
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The Eagles will be playing without quarterback Carson Wentz, who had surgery last December to repair two torn knee ligaments. Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles will start instead.
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