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Game-By-Game Prediction For the Falcons 2018 Season

By Justin Winters

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 14: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys hands off the ball to running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys hands off the ball to running back Ezekiel Elliott #21 against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

The Cowboys lost a lot of talent this offseason, but will they beat Atlanta this year?

Over the last few months, the Cowboys have lost Jason Witten, Dez Bryant, Anthony Hitchens, and Orlando Scandrick.

Although it’s only four players, they were all starters last season.

The team will enter the season with Allen Hurns and Cole Beasley as their two best receiving options.

Ezekiel Elliot could have another great season, but is it enough to overcome their other issues?

How the Falcons Win: Stop the run.

Atlanta will go into this game with stopping the run as their biggest goal.

Elliot is one of the best running backs in the NFL, but the rest of their offense is iffy.

I still think Dak Prescott could be a special quarterback, but he had struggles last season.

At least one positive for Dallas is that they’ll have Tyron Smith back, so I don’t expect another six sacks from one player.

X-Factor of the Game: Dak Prescott.

I feel like it has to be Dak, because we’re automatically expecting a big game from Zeke.

After throwing 13 interceptions last year, people said Prescott had a sophomore slump.

Will he bounce back in his third season or was his rookie year an anomaly?

If he comes into the game and plays like he did as a rookie, this game should be fairly close.

Predicted Score: Falcons win 20-17.

I feel like this one will be close, but Atlanta will score to take the lead late in the fourth quarter.

Most people might not expect the Falcons to be 8-2 at this point in the season, but I think it’s realistic.

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