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The Philadelphia Eagles are the reigning Super Bowl champions, coming off a 14-3 season with many around the league confident this is still the best NFL team right now. Even with a tough Eagles schedule this season, Philadelphia has positioned itself nicely to be a dominant force.
Let’s dive into our game-by-game Eagles predictions for 2025.
Whether Micah Parsons suits up or not for the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles should win the NFL Kickoff game. A banged-up Cowboys’ secondary is a delightful matchup for the Eagles’ passing game, allowing Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts to get off to a strong start. While offenses typically start slow in September, a pair of takeaways by the Eagles’ defense leads to two scoring drives and that pushes Philadelphia to an 11-point win.
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The possibility of a Rashee Rice suspension early in the season would be a significant blow for the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense, especially in this matchup. You can also bet that Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will put young linemen Josh Simmons and Kingsley Suamataia early. This matchup won’t be nearly as one-sided as the Super Bowl, but the offensive issues for Kansas City prove far too much to overcome against the quality and depth of this Eagles roster.
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The Los Angeles Rams were the only team that gave the Eagles a scare in the playoffs last season. One thing Los Angeles has going for it in this matchup is its defensive line, which is one of the few units in the NFL that could generate more consistent pressure on Jalen Hurts. The Rams also upgraded their No. 2 receiver spot this offseason, bringing in Davante Adams to replace Cooper Kupp. This will be a fantastic matchup, but the home-field edge and Saquon Barkley are the difference-makers in Philadelphia’s win.
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Philadelphia picks up its first loss of the season on the road in Florida. Not only do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the best receiving corps in the NFL, but they also have an outstanding offensive line to go with it. Operating from a clean pocket, Baker Mayfield attacks the perimeter corner away from Quinyon Mitchell’s side of the field and running back Bucky Irving delivers a strong performance behind great blocking. The early-season loss will help the Eagles identify some issues to correct, leading to a lengthy winning streak.
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