The Eagles are the one remaining undefeated workforce within the NFL. With 10 weeks left, although, it appears inconceivable that the Eagles may stay undefeated by means of the remainder of the yr. Then you take a look at their upcoming schedule.
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I imply, simply take a look at this. Even worse (for Cowboys and Giants followers that’s), nearly all of Philly’s hardest video games will probably be in Philadelphia. The Titans, Packers, Saints, and the ultimate Giants sport will all be at Lincoln Financial Field. I’m not saying the Cowboys and Giants aren’t robust, however the Titans arguably match up finest towards the Eagles of anybody on this record, the Saints have proven enchancment as of late, and the Packers, as poor as they’ve regarded, nonetheless have Aaron Rodgers. Furthermore, the Eagles solely need to play certainly one of these groups coming off a bye: the Chicago Bears. As surprisingly strong the Bears have been this yr, they aren’t going to beat the Eagles although. Sure, they added Chase Claypool, however the Eagles’ greatest energy is their secondary. They additionally misplaced their finest defensive participant in Roquan Smith, so…yeah.
“Any given Sunday” is the saying, proper? So, may the Eagles lose certainly one of these video games? Absolutely. I’m not saying they’ll undoubtedly go undefeated within the common season. Rather, I’m shocked that the Eagles might need the chance to take action.
Let’s take a look at every matchup individually:
Houston Texans – I don’t assume I must delve into this in any respect. Philly outclasses the Texans in each method. Should be a simple win.
Washington Commanders – Inconsistent quarterback play from Washington will probably be their downfall. The Commanders are close to the highest of the league in strain price (4th place, at 26 p.c). However, the Eagles’ offensive line has performed out of their minds in current weeks. The Commanders are additionally a reasonably mediocre run protection, and the final time these two groups performed in Washington, Philadelphia held them to eight factors (solely six of which have been allowed by the protection), all of which got here in rubbish time.
Indianapolis Colts – Sam Ehlinger. That’s all that have to be stated. Jonathan Taylor can be coping with a nagging damage if that helps the argument in any respect.
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Green Bay – This workforce is finest when Rodgers seems to be good. The Philadelphia secondary has been devastating this yr, and with the inconsistencies operating the ball from Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, Rodgers will in all probability need to throw lots. Not a superb matchup.
Tennessee Titans – Potentially the perfect alternative for any workforce to beat the Eagles. A heavy dose of Derrick Henry will go proper into the enamel of the weakest a part of the Eagles’ protection. Defensively, the Titans are additionally fairly strong towards the run permitting solely 4.2 yards per carry (seventh within the NFL).
New York Giants – The Giants are finest once they management the clock. They are third within the NFL in time of possession this yr. The Eagles are first. The lack of explosiveness on offense for the Giants will probably be their downfall. They ought to’ve made a transfer at receiver.
Chicago Bears – I already touched up on this. No Roquan Smith will probably be an issue. Chase Claypool doesn’t assist a lot given the energy of Philly’s secondary. Their finest probability to create explosive offensive performs will doubtless come from oddball utilization of their gadget receivers like Claypool and Velus Jones Jr.
Dallas Cowboys – Even with Cooper Rush, the Cowboys weren’t blown out of the water by the Eagles in Week 6. That stated, most of Dallas’ offense got here within the second half after the Eagles had already constructed a cushty lead. If they hadn’t taken their foot off the pedal, who is aware of what the ultimate rating would’ve regarded like.
New Orleans Saints – They simply misplaced Michael Thomas for the season, however must be at full energy in any other case. They’ve improved dramatically on the offensive finish in current weeks, coinciding with the resurgence of Alvin Kamara. Still, I don’t belief Andy Dalton to outplay Jalen Hurts.
New York Giants – see above
I’m not able to say the Eagles will definitely go undefeated, however I can’t assist however fantasize in regards to the chance. I don’t assume they’re the perfect workforce within the league and thus, in the event that they meet the Bills, Chiefs, and even the 49ers within the playoffs, I wouldn’t be shocked in the event that they pull a 2007 Patriots. That stated, an undefeated common season isn’t simply out of the query, it’s wanting increasingly potential by the day. Regardless of their playoff outcomes, this is able to be the primary 17-0 report in NFL historical past, and I for one, hope we get to witness it.