The Philadelphia Eagles are considered 'winners' of the 2026 NFL schedule release, with a favorable slate that includes five prime-time games and a well-timed bye week. They aim to secure a third consecutive NFC East title amidst potential challenges.
Key points
Eagles labeled as 'winners' of the 2026 NFL schedule release
Five prime-time games and a well-timed bye week
Aim for a third consecutive NFC East title
Potential challenges with key player departures
Favorable matchups against quality teams
Philadelphia Eagles
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with DeVonta Smith #6 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with DeVonta Smith #6 after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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Winners and losers from 2026 NFL schedule release â NFL.com
WINNERS â 4) Philadelphia Eagles: Last season, the Eagles became the first team to repeat as NFC East champs in more than 20 years. And they appear to be in a strong enough position to make it three straight division titles now that weâve seen what looks like a very favorable schedule. Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts might be facing some pressure, and A.J. Brown might soon be gone, but this is a slate the Eagles can take advantage of, even with five prime-time games and an overseas trip on tap. After opening with the and Titans, things get thicker, especially with the Bears-Rams-Jaguars cluster (Weeks 3-5), but thereâs nothing treacherous thereafter. Yes, the Eagles have three different pairs of back-to-back road games; they also have a three-game homestead over the holidays in December, which is nice timing. And they come against three quality teams, too: (Week 14), (Week 15) and (Week 16). Even with two roadies to close out the season, including Week 17 at San Fran, the Eaglesâ schedule lays out pretty nicely, featuring a well-placed bye in Week 10.
All told, the feeling here is that the offense could have some ups and downs while the defense more often than not this teamâs rock. There is potential for things to spin off the rails; sometimes disaster is much closer than it appears (I donât recall people expecting the 2020 Eagles to look as bad as they did ahead of what became a franchise-altering season). But given the franchiseâs penchant for high-level success in recent years, one must believe they could win big once again.
Commanders at Eagles. Honestly, the reason this game is so high is this: . The dynamic linebacker making his debut against Jalen Hurts and this offense? That is going to be a blast to watch. Add in the return of , and the fact that this game is in the late afternoon Sunday slate (against games such as Cardinals at and Dolphins at ) and you have a game youâll want to be watching.
Divisional round: Eagles (3 seed) at Lions (2 seed): The Eagles get a nice lead in the first half, and then go into ultra conservative mode in the second half. The Lions take advantage and come back to win. In the aftermath, Nick Sirianni is fired, and Sean Mannion is promoted to head coach. Loss, 12-7.
Iâm talking about AJ today because a few of you brought him up in response to my piece on the Eagles WR corps. With all due respect and friendship, it is time to move on. You have to let him go. AJ Brown is a few weeks away from officially being an ex-Eagle. I hate it, but this isnât my choice. This isnât Howie Roseman or Nick Sirianniâs choice. This is what AJ wants. Some of you will come at me disputing that. Iâm tired of those arguments. Save them for someone else, please. Jimmy Bama seems like an engaging fellow, try him. The Eagles only trade two types of guys, players that are disposable and those who want out (Wentz, Reddick, Huff, etc.) Which category do you think AJ fits into? HintâŠheâs sure as heck not disposable.
Bold prediction. The regular-season finale versus the will seal at least one teamâs playoff fate. The Giants have been largely irrelevant in the NFC East race in recent years, but the coach/quarterback combo of John Harbaugh and appears formidable and could lead to a football renaissance in New York. Perhaps the division title will be on the line when these teams tangle Week 18.
Week 18: Eagles at Giants, time TBD, Sunday. Similar to last year against the Commanders, it wouldnât surprise me if this game has very little riding on it for the Eagles and they elect to rest most of their starters. But for the sake of respecting the strides the Giants made toward competence this offseason, Iâll predict a series split between them and the Eagles this year. Prediction: LOSS (11-6).
Week 18 (Date TBD): at Giants. Loss (11-6). With the division title sealed and the No. 1 seed out of reach, the Eagles rest their starters in the final game of the season. Rookie offensive lineman Markel Bell shows promise as a starter, but the Eagles lack the offensive firepower necessary to win with the reserves as they did two years earlier. Attention quickly shifts to an opening-round playoff game in Philadelphia. The Eagles went opening-round loss, Super Bowl, opening-round loss, Super Bowl, opening-round loss in Sirianniâs first five years. Will that pattern continue in Sirianniâs sixth postseason?
The number of windows and focus on big games has also opened the door for more teams to max out on prime-time slots. A quarter of the leagueâeight teamsâare in either six or seven stand-alone night games, those being the Cowboys, Eagles, , , Seahawks, Bills, and .
If Dom DiSandro didnât already wear enough hats, he added another on Thursday morning. The Eaglesâ unmistakable chief security officer/special adviser to GM Howie Roseman/head of game day coaching operations, among other things, took a brief break from his roles at the Jefferson Health Training Complex to voice the open for ESPNâs coverage of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, which began on Thursday.
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Week 7: Cowboys at Eagles. The Eagles and Cowboys games will have some extra juice with Christian Parker taking over the defense and battling his mentor in Vic Fangio. The teams have been pretty evenly matched in the regular season over the past decade, homefield advantage carries the Eagles to victory. Cowboys lose: 4-3 record
They start the season with two division road games, which is not ideal. The season opener is against the Philadelphia Eagles who won the division last season, but immediately flamed out in the playoffs. Washington opened up as 4.5-point underdogs for that game, but Week 1 games can be unpredictable with shortened preseasons and big changes every offseason.
Week 9: Nov. 8 â Giants at Philadelphia Eagles. Can the Giants beat the Eagles in Philly? Itâs definitely possible and will come down to how their offensive line plays with Stoutland U closed up. The Eagles could (will?) also be without A.J. Brown and his impact on defensive structure. Makai Lemon could be a real threat, but he doesnât have the size or speed of Brown, and that could make running the ball much tougher. Itâs also worth noting that John Harbaugh is 5-0 coming off of bye weeks over the last five seasons and heâs been stressing that the Giants are building to beat the Eagles. Pick â Giants (5-3). [BLG Note: Spoiler alert â BBV has the G-Men SWEEPING the Eagles this season.]
Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson is visiting another NFC East team as he looks for a place to play in 2026. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Johnson is visiting with the Giants on Thursday. Johnson visited with the Eagles last week.
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Q&A
What makes the Eagles' 2026 schedule favorable?
The Eagles' 2026 schedule includes five prime-time games, a well-placed bye week, and a manageable slate of opponents, allowing them to capitalize on their strengths.
Who are the key players for the Eagles in the 2026 season?
Key players for the Eagles include Jalen Hurts, Dallas Goedert, and A.J. Brown, although there are discussions about Brown's future with the team.
How did the Eagles perform in the previous season?
The Eagles became the first team to repeat as NFC East champions in over 20 years, showcasing their competitive edge heading into the 2026 season.
What are the predictions for the Eagles' performance in 2026?
Predictions suggest that while the Eagles' offense may experience ups and downs, their defense is expected to remain a strong foundation for success.
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