The best NFL gambling sites aren’t as keen on the Atlanta Falcons as they were not too long ago. The truth is, though, that the Falcons would have to make history to even make it to the Super Bowl. They would become only the first team to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium. Personnel-wise, the Falcons are pretty much the same we have come to know and love/hate. But they were pretty much the same last season and yet not quite the same as in 2016. They weren’t bad, mind you, but they were, you know, not as good.
We could be generous and give them the benefit of the doubt. Chalk it up to the team and then-new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian adjusting to each other. Or maybe he just fell off the wagon. Because how can one go wrong with an offense that includes Matt Ryan, Tevin Coleman, Devonta Freeman, and Julio Jones? They make an OC’s job almost a sinecure. On the other hand, players left to their own devices can be as purposeless as a piece vibrating aimlessly on an Electric Football field.
2018 Atlanta Falcons best online sportsbooks odds
- Super Bowl LIII Odds to Win: +1500
- To win the NFC Championship: +800
- To win the NFC South Division: +150
- Win totals: 9½
Odds compiled from MyBookie.ag sportsbook, considered to be one of the best NFL gambling sites.
The coldest blood runs through his veins, you know his name. Atlanta’s attack will once again emanate from the cold, dead hands of Matty Ice. At 33 years of age, the veteran remains highly esteemed and highly valued. First of all, not only did he land the top spot among NFC South QBs according to a ranking by NFL.com. But he also is among the 10-year veterans with the highest PFF grades. As well as among NFL analyst David Carr’s top 10 quarterbacks heading into 2018. Second, and most noteworthy, Ryan became the first $30 million per year quarterback and the highest paid player in league history. That’s what happens when you sign a $150 million five-year extension with the Falcons.
2018 Atlanta Falcons regular season schedule
- Week 1 September 6 8:20 p.m. at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field
- Week 2 September 16 1:00 p.m. Carolina Panthers Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 3 September 23 1:00 p.m. New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 4 September 30 1:00 p.m. Cincinnati Bengals Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 5 October 7 1:00 p.m. at Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field
- Week 6 October 14 1:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 7 October 22 8:15 p.m. New York Giants Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 8 Bye
- Week 9 November 4 1:00 p.m. vs. Washington Redskins FedExField
- Week 10 November 11 1:00 p.m. against Cleveland Browns FirstEnergy Stadium
- Week 11 November 18 1:00 p.m. Dallas Cowboys Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 12 November 22 8:20 p.m. at New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome
- Week 13 December 2 1:00 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 14 December 9 1:00 p.m. at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field
- Week 15 December 16 1:00 p.m. Arizona Cardinals Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Week 16 December 23 1:00 p.m. at Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium
- Week 17 December 30 1:00 p.m. at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raymond James Stadium
And their road schedule
At Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl winners versus Super Bowl-coulda-woulda-shoulda-been winners.
At Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons’ last visit to Pittsburgh was so long ago, Dennis Dixon was the Steelers’ starting QB. Atlanta lost 9-15 in overtime in 2010.
At Washington Redskins. The Falcons have not lost in Washington since 1993. They are 3-0 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium/FedEx Field since.
At Cleveland Browns. Atlanta is 2-5 on the road against Cleveland. Of course, their last visit was in 2010. That is, long before Hue Jackson’s reign of terror. The Falcons will be heavily favored by the best NFL gambling sites when they return to Cleveland.
At New Orleans Saints. The Falcons split their 2017 series with the Saints, including a 13-23 loss in New Orleans.
At Green Bay Packers. Atlanta lost their last two straight in Green Bay, in 2013 and 2014.
At Carolina Panthers. Same as the Saints.
At Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons swept the Bucs in 2017, including a 24-21 win in Tampa Bay.