Previewing Philadelphia Eagles' schedule, 2021 season predictions

It’s not unreasonable to expect every game the Cowboys play in this season to be on the higher-scoring side. In this instance, Dak Prescott‘s fourth-quarter heroics will help Dallas pull away late in Jerry World.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Cowboys 34, Eagles 24

Week 4 – vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The two-time reigning AFC champions aren’t going to be defeated on the road against these Eagles. It’s just not happening. Dream on, Philadelphia, because Hurts isn’t winning a head-to-head duel with Patrick Mahomes.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Chiefs 35, Eagles 21

Week 5 – @ Carolina Panthers

A Christian McCaffrey-led rushing attack gives Carolina a fighting chance against the vicious Eagles defensive front. What this boils down to is which quarterback will make fewer mistakes between Hurts and Sam Darnold. The thinking here is that Darnold and McCaffrey will be too much for Hurts and Philly’s offense to keep pace with.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Panthers 27, Eagles 16

Week 6 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

A low-scoring, gritty type of battle wouldn’t be a surprise. Fletcher Cox is the type of interior pocket-collapsing force who can knock Tom Brady off his spot. Tampa Bay runs a vertical passing game that needs a while to develop, which is difficult to execute against Philly’s front. All that said, the reigning Super Bowl champions should still win by more than one possession.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Buccaneers 24, Eagles 10

Week 7 – @ Las Vegas Raiders

Shootouts will be commonplace for Las Vegas, whose defense is still a collection of unproven young players and replacement-level veterans. Hurts and the Eagles should have little trouble establishing the run on the Raiders, which will result in a “W” in Sin City.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 34, Raiders 27

Week 8 – @ Detroit Lions

When it comes to bad QB depth charts, Jared Goff being atop any sheet is a bad sign. Goff was terrible under the best of circumstances for the Los Angeles Rams last year, so don’t expect him to fare better in Detroit in the vast majority of games.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 31, Lions 14

Week 9 – vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Every season in the NFL, there are new playoff teams, and the Chargers figure to be one of those in 2021. Justin Herbert enters his second year as the Bolts’ starting quarterback, and his ability to thrive even behind a patchwork offensive line as a rookie will help him neutralize Philadelphia’s biggest strength.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Chargers 33, Eagles 20

Week 10 – @ Denver Broncos

Few teams have a less certain or more dubious quarterback situation than the Eagles, but Denver is one of them. Whoever is under center for the Broncos is going to crumble under the pressure of keeping pace in the AFC West, and the Eagles’ front should give the hosts’ o-line fits enough to pull out a victory.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 23, Broncos 20

Week 11 – vs. New Orleans Saints

Jameis Winston threw 30 interceptions the last time he started a full season. Taysom Hill got shut out in the first half when he started against Philadelphia in a Week 14 loss last year. Whichever Saints QB gets the starting nod, this matchup actually works in the Eagles’ favor.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 21, Saints 16

Week 12 – @ New York Giants

Lots of pressure on both these teams to perform in 2021. The G-Men still have a suspect offensive line, which will be tested by the likes of Fletcher Cox and Co. It’s just a lot to ask of Hurts to go into New York and win more than one NFC East game with the way Philadelphia is built right now.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Giants 28, Eagles 21

Week 13 – @ New York Jets

New Jets coach Robert Saleh will probably throw everything he can at Hurts to confuse him. The problem is, Gang Green just doesn’t have enough talent on defense to stop most opponents. It’s bound to be a long season for New York, and rookie QB Zach Wilson is bound to get roughed up in this one.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 27, Jets 19

Week 15 – vs. Washington Football Team

As long as veteran field general Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t get too greedy and fall back on the bad gunslinger habits that have wrecked his prior starting opportunities, this Washington offense could be special. Combine that with a top-flight defense, and it spells a home “L” for the Iggles.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Washington 17, Eagles 6

Week 16 – vs. New York Giants

It’s Year 3 of the Daniel Jones era, and if the young quarterback doesn’t deliver for the Giants, he’ll be replaced in 2022 in all likelihood. Jones has been as turnover-prone as any passer since he entered the NFL, and the Eagles can definitely capitalize on that to take care of business at home.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 27, Giants 21

Week 17 – @ Washington Football Team

Washington is the defending NFC East champion for a reason: That excellent defense. Although Philadelphia’s offensive line is going to be much better this year after injuries derailed the unit in 2020, it won’t be enough to overcome the Football Team in the nation’s capital.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Washington 24, Eagles 7

Week 18 – vs. Dallas Cowboys

America’s Team needs its banged-up offensive line to return to form this year. Otherwise, facing fronts like Philadelphia’s is going to make the investment in Dak Prescott a dicier one by the day. The Eagles and their fans will get hyped for this game as much as any in the 2021 campaign, which should result in a win.

Philadelphia Eagles schedule prediction: Eagles 26, Cowboys 23

Philadelphia Eagles projected record: 8-9