The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face thirteen first-round picks in their challenging 2026 NFL schedule. This includes matchups against eight playoff teams from the previous season.
Key points
Eagles to face thirteen first-round picks in 2026 schedule
Includes eight playoff teams from last season
Challenging matchups against NFC West and AFC South teams
First-place finish in NFC East leads to tougher opponents
Schedule reveal expected soon with rumors starting
Philadelphia EaglesSeattle SeahawksLos Angeles RamsHouston Texans
We're now days away from the 2026 NFL schedule reveal, and those matchups have come into sharper focus after free agency and the NFL draft. In 2024, the schedule was revealed on May 15, with the Brazil game announced one month earlier on April 10. The year prior in 2023, the NFL announced its 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule on May 12. Last off-season, the schedule dropped on May 14.Philadelphia finished 11-6 in 2025, resting key starters in a Week 18 loss, but their success has led to matchups against top-tier competition across the league. The Eagles will face a challenging mix of teams from the NFC West and AFC South, along with first-place finishers from the NFC North, NFC South, and AFC North.
The schedule also includes eight playoff teams from last season, reinforcing just how difficult the road ahead will be. Games against the Seahawks, Rams, Texans, Jaguars, 49ers, Panthers, and Bears highlight a slate filled with postseason-caliber opponents and potential Super Bowl contenders.
Rumors will start swirling in the coming days, and the league will eventually begin leaking games until the schedule is released on a Thursday night. The in the NFC East will give Nick Sirianni's team an even more demanding schedule in 2026.
Q&A
What teams will the Eagles face in the 2026 NFL season?
The Eagles will face teams from the NFC West, AFC South, and first-place finishers from the NFC North, NFC South, and AFC North.
How many playoff teams are on the Eagles' 2026 schedule?
The Eagles will play against eight playoff teams from the previous season in their 2026 schedule.
When will the 2026 NFL schedule be officially revealed?
The 2026 NFL schedule is expected to be revealed on a Thursday night, with rumors and leaks starting in the days leading up to the announcement.
What was the Eagles' record in the 2025 NFL season?
The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2025 season with an 11-6 record.
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With the regular season now complete, Philadelphia's 2026 opponents are set, and it'll be one of the league's most demanding schedules. Ā They will face the gauntlet of juggernauts in the NFC West and the AFC South, as well as the first-place finishers in the NFC South, NFC North, and AFC North.
The official schedule, including dates and times, won't be revealed until spring, but the Birds have announced their opponents for next year. The Philadelphia Eagles will face 13 players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding intrigue and young star power to their upcoming schedule.
2025 record
Philadelphia finished 11-6 in the regular season after losing to the Commanders in Week 18 with several key starters resting.
Philadelphia will face eight playoff teams from last season,Ā including the Rams, Seahawks, Texans, 49ers, Ravens, Jaguars, Panthers, and Bears.
Carolina Panthers (Home)
The Panthers made the postseason last year for the first time since 2017 after winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record. Carolina defeated the Rams in the regular season, and they nearly pulled off an upset of Sean McVay's team in a wild-card matchup.
In a game that should be nationally televised and that should motivate the Eagles after the 24-15 Black Friday loss, they'll travel to Chicago to face the ascending Bears. In 2025, under Head Coach Ben Johnson, the Bears advanced to the Divisional Round. Chicago finished with an 11-6 record and an NFC North title.
Houston Texans (Home)
Led by former Eagles' linebacker DeMeco Ryan, the Texans made it to the Divisional Round for the third consecutive season. It'll be a challenge as Houston has the NFL's top-ranked defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Away)
Under first-year head coach Liam Coen, Jacksonville had its best regular season since 1999, winning 13 games and capturing the AFC South. Trevor Lawrence regained his swagger, throwing for a career-high 29 touchdown passes.
Los Angeles Rams (Home)
The Eagles have won three straight over the Rams, including a walk-off win following a Jordan Davis return on a blocked Field goal attempt. Sean McVay's team is currently in the NFC Championship Game after finishing the regular season 12-5 and in second place in the NFC West.
Pittsburgh Steelers (Home)
For the first time in 19 years, the Steelers will debut a new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down. The Steelers won the AFC North with a 10-7 record, but could undergo major changes.
San Francisco 49ers (Away)
In another game that won't need any motivation, the Eagles will travel West to face the team that knocked them out of the postseason. San Francisco showed grit with a depleted roster, finishing 12-5 and finishing third in the NFC West. They were knocked out of the playoffs by Seattle, 41-6.
Seattle Seahawks (Home)
The most complete team on the schedule and potential Super Bowl champions, Seattle will host the Rams in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. The Seahawks went 14-3 in the regular season and earned the NFC's No. 1 seed in the first season with Sam Darnold at quarterback and in the second year under Mike MacDonald.
Final analysis
The schedule is brutal and could be among the NFL's toughest in 2026. The Cowboys, Giants, and Colts will all be improved.
