Falcons at Raiders NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Atlanta Falcons NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

The Atlanta Falcons saw their losing streak swell to four straight in Week 14 betting action, letting what appeared to be a winnable contest slip away against the Minnesota Vikings in the money quarter. After Bijan Robinson tied the game at 21 late in the third, turnovers, penalties, and miscues paved the way for the Vikings to rattle off 21 unanswered points, resulting in a decisive 42-21 loss and a failure to cover the closing NFL spread. Kirk Cousins has been at the center of the team’s struggles, throwing eight interceptions over the last four games. His poor play has fueled growing calls from the media and analysts to give rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. a chance at raising this sinking ship from the depths. Despite the mounting criticism, Raheem Morris remains steadfast in his support of his veteran QB1, who is expected to start when the Falcons wrap up their two-game road trip in the desert against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second of two scheduled Monday night showdowns. Interestingly, action reports from the online sportsbook show optimism from NFL bettors about the Falcons ending their skid. That marks a shift in sentiment from last week when Atlanta was backed with just over 40 percent of the betting handle.

With the “Dirty Birds” now losers of four straight, the Falcons’ Super Bowl LIX odds swelled to 200-1 from 130-1, while their odds of winning the NFC bloated up to 90-1 from 50-1. Atlanta is now a +180 dog to take home NFC South bragging rights, fattening up from -115, due to the Bucs taking a full two-game lead atop the standings. Their adjusted win total odds held firm at 8.5 with slightly heavier vig attached to the over. The Falcons are now +155 underdogs, up from -135, to qualify for the playoffs, with the “No” now demanding a $180 investment to make $100 compared to the +110 return on investment coming out of the bye. What a historic choke it would be if Atlanta doesn’t punch a bid to the second season with two wins already in the bag against Tampa Bay!

NFL Week 15 Betting Lines

Atlanta Falcons -4

Las Vegas Raiders +4

Over/Under: 44.5

Money Line: Falcons -220, Raiders +184

Atlanta Falcons Week 15 Matchup

On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Atlanta Falcons will take on the Las Vegas Raiders from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. Kickoff time for Monday Night Football is set for 8:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN. The lookahead NFL Week 15 betting lines hit the board with the Falcons laying 3.5-points and the Over/Under (O/U) lined 44. The number to beat has since jumped a full point to -4.5 by way of the Falcons being aligned with 65 percent of the bets and just short of 70 percent of the money. An interesting turn of events considering Cousins sports a 0:8 TD/INT ratio over the last four weeks, but again, it’s the Las Vegas Raiders. The Falcons won and covered their first three played road games, but have since dropped three straight both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). The O/U split right down the middle of those matchups as well with an average of 50.3 points hitting the scoreboard. Total bettors betting on the NFL with crypto seem to think points hit the board in the desert as well with the total sitting a half-point higher (44.5) and nearly 70 percent of the booked handle in support of the line move.

Atlanta Falcons Week 14 Recap

The Atlanta Falcons suffered their fourth consecutive loss in a 42-21 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. Despite amassing 496 total yards and crossing midfield on all nine possessions, costly mistakes and an inability to capitalize doomed the Falcons' efforts. Kirk Cousins went 23-for-37 for 344 yards but threw two interceptions, bringing his league-high total to 15. His turnovers were pivotal, including one early in the second quarter that killed a scoring opportunity and another in the fourth with the Falcons down 35-21. The Falcons also settled for field goals on two drives that could have kept them competitive. Bijan Robinson led the rushing attack with 22 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier added 63 yards and a score on nine attempts. Despite success on the ground, the Falcons couldn’t keep pace with Minnesota’s high-powered passing game. Special teams miscues compounded Atlanta’s struggles, including a fumble by Ray-Ray McCloud III that set up a key Vikings touchdown. Defensive penalties, such as Kentavious Street’s costly hold, extended Minnesota drives and led to additional scores. The loss knocked the Falcons out of first place in the NFC South dropping the team to 6-7 SU and 5-8 versus the NFL odds, one game behind Tampa Bay, as their postseason hopes now rest on reducing turnovers and capitalizing on opportunities with a month remaining.

2024 Atlanta Falcons Schedule, Results & Record

The Falcons were founded as an NFL expansion team in 1966 but did not reach the playoffs until 1978. They have won two NFC championships, in 1998 and 2016. Their infamous Super Bowl collapse to the Patriots remains one of the biggest debacles in NFL history.

The Falcons emerged during the peak of the AFL vs. NFL league war, with the AFL also eyeing Atlanta for a franchise. To preempt this, the NFL swiftly established the Falcons, also aligning with their Sunbelt expansion strategy. The New Orleans Saints were founded the following year, sparking an immediate rivalry between the Southern teams. Over the years, the Falcons have had many great players, including Deion Sanders, Claude Humphrey, Steve Bartkowski, Jeff Van Note, Tommy Nobis, and Roddy White. Sanders and Humphrey are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while Van Note had a remarkable career from 1969 through 1986.

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones dramatically transformed the Atlanta Falcons franchise, bringing a new era of success and excitement to the team. Ryan, drafted in 2008, quickly established himself as a franchise quarterback, known for his poise, leadership, and passing precision. The arrival of Julio Jones in 2011, a dynamic wide receiver with exceptional speed and catch radius, provided Ryan with an elite target. Together, they formed one of the NFL's most potent quarterback-receiver duos, leading the Falcons to consistent playoff appearances and an NFC Championship in 2016. Their synergy on the field not only revitalized the Falcons' offense but also set numerous franchise records, cementing their legacy as pivotal figures in the team's history.

Atlanta Falcons Past Seasons (2000)

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