In the Spotlight: Philadelphia Eagles Look to Remain NFC East’s Team to Beat

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 season looking for a deeper playoff run after winning the NFC East for the second straight year. Philadelphia finished 11-6 in 2025 but saw its attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champion end with a Wild Card loss to San Francisco. The Eagles have now won at least 11 games in four consecutive seasons. Jalen Hurts returns as the starting quarterback, while Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson give Philadelphia an experienced offensive core. The Eagles also continue to feature one of the league’s deepest defenses, led by Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Zack Baun.

What to Watch

The offense will look considerably different. Sean Mannion replaces Kevin Patullo as offensive coordinator after Philadelphia ranked only 19th in scoring last season. The biggest personnel change came in June when the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to New England. Philadelphia responded by reshaping the receiving corps around Smith. The Eagles acquired Dontayvion Wicks from Green Bay, added Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore, and used their first-round pick on receiver Makai Lemon. Second-round tight end Eli Stowers provides another young target. There were significant defensive changes as well. Philadelphia acquired edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from Minnesota and signed cornerback Riq Woolen, who joins Mitchell and DeJean in a potentially formidable secondary. The Eagles also added A.J. Epenesa and Jonathan Jones.

Betting Outlook

Sportsbooks like FanDuel and Hard Rock Bet still see Philadelphia as one of the NFC’s primary contenders. DraftKings listed the Eagles at +122 to win the NFC East as of Sept. 1. Philadelphia was +850 to win the NFC and +1700 to win the Super Bowl. The win total is 10.5, with Over 10.5 at +115 and Under 10.5 at -140. Philadelphia is also -186 to reach the playoffs. The Eagles have made the postseason in all five seasons with Nick Sirianni as head coach and Hurts as the starting quarterback.

Key Team Details

• 2025 record: 11-6, first in NFC East.
• Key players to watch: Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Jalen Carter, Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Zack Baun.
• Expected starting QB: Jalen Hurts.
• Key signings and additions for 2026-27 season: Jonathan Greenard, Riq Woolen, Dontayvion Wicks, Marquise Brown, Elijah Moore, A.J. Epenesa, Jonathan Jones, first-round WR Makai Lemon and second-round TE Eli Stowers.
• Betting odds to win NFC East: +122.
• Betting odds to win NFC: +850.
• Betting odds to win Super Bowl: +1700.
• Win totals over/under: 10.5 wins — Over +115 / Under -140.

2026-27 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Time (ET)	TV
1	Sept. 13	vs. Washington Commanders	4:25 p.m.	FOX
2	Sept. 20	at Tennessee Titans	1:00 p.m.	FOX
3	Sept. 28	at Chicago Bears	8:15 p.m.	ESPN
4	Oct. 4	vs. Los Angeles Rams	1:00 p.m.	FOX
5	Oct. 11	at Jacksonville Jaguars (London)	9:30 a.m.	NFL Network
6	Oct. 18	vs. Carolina Panthers	1:00 p.m.	CBS
7	Oct. 26	vs. Dallas Cowboys	8:15 p.m.	ESPN
8	Nov. 1	at Washington Commanders	8:20 p.m.	NBC
9	Nov. 8	vs. New York Giants	1:00 p.m.	FOX
10	—	BYE	—	—
11	Nov. 22	vs. Pittsburgh Steelers	4:25 p.m.	CBS
12	Nov. 26	at Dallas Cowboys	4:30 p.m.	FOX
13	Dec. 6	at Arizona Cardinals	4:05 p.m.	FOX
14	Dec. 13	vs. Indianapolis Colts	1:00 p.m.	FOX
15	Dec. 19	vs. Seattle Seahawks	5:00 p.m.	FOX
16	Dec. 24	vs. Houston Texans	8:15 p.m.	Prime Video
17	Jan. 3	at San Francisco 49ers	8:20 p.m.	NBC
18	TBD	at New York Giants	TBD	TBD

The schedule includes a London matchup against Jacksonville, a Thanksgiving visit to Dallas and a Christmas Eve home game against Houston. Philadelphia also closes with road games against San Francisco and the Giants.