ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are set to face off against the Las Vegas Raiders tonight.
Currently, the Falcons are favored by 4 points at BetMGM Sportsbook. Atlanta's Kirk Cousins is also hoping to bounce back from the past two weeks in which he threw six combined interceptions.
How to watch
The game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN. You can also watch on the ESPN app, NFL+, or on YouTubeTV with a subscription.
Falcons player to watch
OLB Arnold Ebiketie has been a key to Atlanta's suddenly improved pass rush. Ebiketie has three sacks in the past two games, giving him four for the season. Overall, the Falcons have had nine sacks in the past two games. They almost doubled their NFL-low total of 10 through their first 11 games.
Raiders player to watch
Whoever plays quarterback, Aidan O'Connell injured his left knee Sunday at Tampa Bay, and he is listed as questionable. O'Connell is not a mobile quarterback, so if he plays, he likely wouldn't be as limited as a more athletic player at that position. If Desmond Ridder gets the call, he'll face the team where he started 13 games last season.
Key matchup
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins vs. Raiders defense. Cousins has been intercepted in the past four games, and he has been picked off six times combined in the past two weeks. Las Vegas' best hope in forcing Cousins into even more mistakes is pressuring, and the Raiders have nine sacks over the past two weeks. They also had two interceptions against the Bucs.
Key injuries
Falcons: Rookie RB Jase McClellan was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. The sixth-round pick earlier had missed time with a foot problem and had only 13 carries for 32 yards. RB Carlos Washington Jr. was signed to the active roster from the practice squad as depth behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. ... ILB Troy Andersen (knee) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) did not practice on Thursday.
Raiders: DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) will not play, and O'Connell (knee) is questionable. Also, Defensive tackle Adam Butler (concussion) is questionable, and cornerback Sam Webb (back) is doubtful. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is back after missing the past three games. CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) also returns.
