Here is my week-by-week take on the Eagles upcoming schedule..
Week 1- Sun. Sep 10 1:00 at Washington Redskins
The Redskins swept the Eagles last season, winning 5 straight games against Philadelphia. It's time for the Birds to get the year off to a good start. The 'Skins will be missing WRs Jackson and Garcon. A division victory on the road would be big. WIN
Week 2- Sun Sep 17 1:00 at Kansas City Chiefs
Andy Reid beat his old team at the Linc in 2013. KC is always one of the toughest places to play on the road. Arrowhead Stadium is one of the loudest venues in the NFL ( along with Seattle, where the Eagles also play in Dec.). Ammatch-up vs. former Eagle Bennie Logan At least the Eagles don't get Andy Reid off a bye, in which he is a killer to beat ( in fact, compared to play 5 teams last season coming off restful byes,Pphilly has no games vs. teams coming off byes). LOSS
Week 3 Sun Sep 24 1:00 vs.New York Giants
Strange that the Eagles won't be at home until week 3. I thoguht this match-up may be a prime-time attraction. Instead, it's a 1:00 home opener vs. a bitter division rival. A win here would make 2 early division wins, which would be big for later in the season. WIN
Week 4 Oct 1 4:05 at Los Angeles Chargers
I almost typed San Diego Chargers. The Birds visit the Bolts in their temporary home, a 30,000 seat soccer stadium. It's the first time the Eagles play in LA since 1992. It will be hot in Southern Calif. Philip Rivers still still a good QB. Hopefully the travel doesn't affect the Eagles WIN
Week 5 Oct 8 1:00 vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Eagles always seem to have trouble with the Cards. Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald are getting older, but they remain with Arizona. The Cardinals were a disappointing 7-8-1 last year. Game-time will be early Sunday morning mode for the Cardinal players. A tougher game than one suspects WIN
Week 6 Oct 12 8:25 at Carolina Panthers
The Thursday night obligation, unfortunately on the road. Short week at a tough road venue Carolina had a bad season in 2016, but pundits feel the Panthers will rebound in 2017. It's a game the Eagles could easily win, but because of the short week, I'll say.. LOSS
Week 7 Oct 23 8:30 vs. Washington Redskins
The Eagles turn to sweep the Redskins, plus they have 11 days to prepare.Another key division win at home, which is game 1 of a 3-game home stand. The 1st of 2 Monday Night games. WIN
Week 8 Oct 29 1:00 vs. San Francisco 49'ers
No return by Chip Kelly. The Niners aren't very good, and it will be 10:00am in SF. Hopefully it's not a trap-game or let-down game for the Birds. A team to stock-up on the victories before a rough stretch later in the season.WIN
Week 9 Sun Nov 5 1:00 vs. Denver Broncos
The Eagles always have problems with AFC teams. They are bound to lose a home game. They go into their bye week with a record of 6-3. Denver has a great defense, but who will be their quarterback by this contest? LOSS
Week 10 Bye Week
Week 11 Sun Nov 19 8:30 at Dallas Cowboys
First Sunday night game ( both on the road). The Eagles should've won last season in Dallas, where they always seem to play well. Playing Philly on a Sunday night before their short-week Thanksgiving Thursday game can't make the Cowboys happy. LOSS
Week 12 Sun Nov 26 1:00 vs. Chicago Bears
No Jay Cutler. The Bears usually play well in Philadelphia. But will they be playing for anything by this time? The eagles will badly need this home win before their brutal December schedule. WIN
Week 13 Sun Dec 3 8:30 at Seattle Seahawks
The 1st of 3 consecutive road games. Seattle is one of the toughest places to play on the road in football.This would be a big upset win, as normally during a season a team will win a game they shouldn't win and lose a game they shouldn't lose. LOSS
Week 14 Sun Dec 10 4:25 at Los Angeles Rams
Hopefully the Rams will be out of playoff contention by Dec. 10. Plus, the warm weather of LA will be welcomed. WIN
Week 15 Sun Dec 17 1:00 at New York Giants
Tough travel, coming back east for a 1:00 game. The Eagles generally play well in New York. But let's say they split with the G-men during a chilly, wind-swept game at the Meadowlands. LOSS
Week 16 Mon Dec 25 8:30 vs Oakland Raiders
A Christmas night brawl at the Linc. The Birds will be excited to be home on Christmas. Even though Oakland will be battling for a playoff spot, they need to come east and play a cold night in Philly.. I'm sure the media will rehash the old "throwing snowballs at Santa Claus" tale. Also, what a great Christmas present from Santa to get a pair of tickets to the Raider game, and go that very night! WIN
Week 17 Sun Dec 31 vs Dallas Cowboys
A New Year's Eve day game. Let the drinking begin and carry over to ring in 2018! This game could mean nothing, like last year, or it could mean everything for the NFC East and the playoffs. The weather could be balmy or a mess. It's a game to circle on the schedule vs the hated Cowgirls, yet the drama is that it's a game that is shrouded in mystery, a game that could propel the Eagles into the post-season with momentum. WIN
Projected record: 10-6
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