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Eagles-Falcons looks like a big mismatch in the backfield

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeMarco Murray scores a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeMarco Murray scores a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' DeMarco Murray scores a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

ATLANTA (AP) – Talk about a mismatch.

The Philadelphia Eagles will start the season Monday night with perhaps the deepest backfield in the NFL.

There’s DeMarco Murray, who led the league in rushing a year ago with 1,845 yards for Dallas. Next up is Ryan Mathews, a former first-round pick with a pair of 1,000-yard seasons on his resume in San Diego. And don’t forget Darren Sproles, ready to keep them both fresh and capable of springing big plays himself as either a runner or a receiver.

“I’ve never been part of something with three backs that have all been to the Pro Bowl and have had a lot of success in the pros and at the college level,” Murray said.

Contrast that with the Atlanta Falcons, who will host the Eagles in the prime-time opener at the Georgia Dome.