The Eagles are 2-4 on the season after a hard-fought loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia’s 2-4 record is a game below what we predicted prior to the season kickoff, but Nick Sirianni and his coaching staff were able to keep the players engaged during a stout six-game stretch to open the season.
Zach Ertz has been traded, while Lane Johnson, Brandon Graham, Brandon Brooks, Isaac Seumalo and K’Von Wallace have all missed or will miss an extended period of time.
With the Eagles now set to begin a more manageable portion of their schedule, including division games to close out the season, we’re forecasting the next 11 games for the Birds.
Any game with a score in bold means we are still confident in that outcome.
Week 7: Away at Las Vegas Raiders
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We predicted an Eagles win prior to the dismissal of Jon Gruden and nothing should change as Philadelphia fans literally invade Allegiant Stadium.
No organization travels like the Eagles, so a Week 7 matchup in Las Vegas will likely turn into a Philadelphia home game and pool party.
Las Vegas is inconsistent on both sides of the ball and this is the matchup where Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and company absolutely put on a show.
Philadelphia wins big on the road.
Prediction: Eagles 38, Raiders 24
Week 8: Away at Detroit Lions
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It’s hard to win on the road and likely even more difficult after a trip to Las Vegas that turned into a party and a romp.
Jared Goff loves to play Philly and Duce Staley wants revenge.
The Lions could still be looking for their first win, and there’s no way Darius Slay returns to Detroit and suffers a loss is there?
Week 9: Home vs. Los Angeles Chargers
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The Justin Herbert express heads to Philadelphia near the midseason point and with LA having played their third east coast game of the season, Jet lag kicks in early during this November contest. With the weather getting cooler, Philadelphia pulls off the win.
Prediction: Eagles 28, Chargers 23
Week 10: Away at Denver Broncos
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Von Miller is back and Jalen Hurts gets his first taste of an all-world pass rush. Courtland Sutton is back in Denver, giving the Broncos a Mile High pass-catching corps.
Denver thumps Philadelphia at home.
Prediction: Broncos 28, Eagles 17
Week 11: Home vs. New Orleans Saints
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Jameis Winston comes to the Linc with an angry Saints team that has spent weeks reliving Jalen Hurts’ first start. Sean Payton goes all out to prevent a repeat.
Prediction: Saints 28, Eagles 24
Week 12: Away at New York Giants
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The first of two matchups in a four-week period, Philadelphia heads up the New Jersey Turnpike for this one.
The Eagles now have an answer for Giants cornerback James Bradberry in DeVonta Smith and Boston Scott does what he does in this one.
Prediction: Eagles 17, Giants 10
Week 13: Away at New York Jets
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The same destination in back-to-back weeks provides the same result for a Philadelphia team surging into the bye week.
The rebuilding Jets simply don’t have enough weapons.
Prediction: Eagles 21, Jets 17
Week 14: BYE
Week 15: Home vs. Washington Football Team
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The first of two big-time matchups to finish the season, Philadelphia travels to the nation’s capital to face a Washington defense that could give Jalen Hurts fits.
It’s unclear if Ryan Fitzpatrick will return for this matchup as he’s had prior success against the Eagles.
Week 16: Home vs. New York Giants
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Winning four straight is hard in any sport, but Philadelphia once again takes down their division rival at home, with a clear eye towards a potential wild card spot.
Prediction: Eagles 14, Giants 13
Week 17: Away at Washington Football Team
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The second meeting in three weeks, things could change on the road in a game that has playoff ramifications for the entire league.
Prediction: Washington 28, Eagles 17
Week 18: Home vs. Cowboys
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In a game that could and should be flexed, the Eagles again take on the Cowboys, this time at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys’ defense is much improved in 2021 and far exceeding our initial thoughts when predicting. this season. It’ll take a herculean effort to beat this Dallas offense, even at home.
