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Philadelphia Eagles: 2018 Season preview, prediction and more

By Jeremy Klump

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jeffrey Lurie owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate their teams 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jeffrey Lurie owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson celebrate their teams 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Record Prediction

When you are the defending champs, you will be a team that many expect you to win 10 or more games the following year. Let’s take a look at the Eagles schedule and see predict how many wins they will have in 2018.

Week 1: Atlanta Falcons at Eagles

Without Wentz and Jeffery, and coming back from winning the Super Bowl, this is a tough matchup for the Eagles. Will Foles be able to shake off how poor he has played in the preseason? The defense will have a tough matchup as well. It does not seem like a guaranteed win for the Eagles. Prediction: Loss

Week 2: Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs are not a good football team. Wentz likely will sit this one out as well, but Foles should be okay. Prediction: Win

Week 3: Indianapolis Colts at Eagles

Andrew Luck is back, but the Colts are also back, as in they are back to not being a good football team. Philly should once again sit Wentz and let Foles go to work. Prediction: Win

Week 4: Eagles at Tennessee Titans

Marcus Mariota is poised to finally have that breakout season many have believed he could have, but that will not matter as the Eagles have a better roster across the board. Philly should cruise in this one, and with Foles at quarterback. Prediction: Win

Week 5: Minnesota Vikings at Eagles

This will likely be the return of Wentz, but who knows. Even if Wentz returns, this will be a tough game for the Eagles. Prediction: Loss

Week 6: Eagles at New York Giants

The Giants may have one of the sneakiest teams in 2018. If Eli Manning can get back on track, watch out for the G-Men. Prediction: Loss

Week 7: Carolina Panthers at Eagles

Cam Newton is fun to watch, but the Eagles usually play well against him. Philly’s defense will be the difference maker in this one. Prediction: Win

Week 8: Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville has a great defense, but their offense is questionable, at best. Prediction: Win

Week 10: Dallas Cowboys at Eagles

Do not tell a Dallas Cowboys fans this, but the Cowboys roster is not very good. If you stop their rushing attack, you will likely beat them. Prediction: Win

Week 11: Eagles at New Orleans Saints

The only team I was nervous for the Eagles to play in the playoffs was the Saints. They are loaded with talent and have Drew Brees still. Prediction: Win

Week 12: Giants at Eagles

After getting the Eagles in Week 6, Philly gets it figured out and bounces back. Prediction: Win

Week 13: Washington Redskins at Eagles

The Redskins downgraded at quarterback and have a questionable defense. Philly should win this one, handily. Prediction: Win

Week 14: Eagles at Cowboys

I think the Cowboys have a chance to secure a top-10 pick in the 2019 draft. I do not see them even coming close to competing with the Eagles. Prediction: Win

Week 15: Eagles at Los Angeles Rams

This will be the game of the week and maybe the season. Both teams are dominant on both sides of the ball. They also both have great coaches. It will be interesting to see how the Rams new defense gels, but by Week 14, it should be dominant. Prediction: Loss

Week 16: Houston Texans at Eagles

The Texans defense is going to be really good in 2018. It will all depend on the health and progression of Deshaun Watson. With that being said, the Eagles are just a better football team than the Texans. Prediction: Win

Week 17: Eagles at Redskins

Washington is not a team the Eagles should struggle with in 2018. Philly is better at every position. Prediction: Win

Final record Prediction: 12-4

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After winning the Super Bowl in 2017 and only losing three games, I predict that Philly will end the season 12-4 and make another deal run in the playoffs. Ultimately, as hard as it is to do if Wentz comes back healthy; the Eagles win the Super Bowl and repeat as champions.

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