3 Must-Watch Eagles Games This Season
Now, a little less than two months from the opening week of the 2019 NFL Season, it is officially the time to start eyeing up key games next season. Looking at the schedule for the upcoming year, there are clearly more than a few big games.
While every game for this year’s team is a ‘must watch’, be sure to be tuned into these three!
1) Eagles vs. Patriots (Week 11)
In a rematch of the unforgettable Superbowl 52 matchup, Tom Brady and the Patriots will come to Philly for a much-anticipated game. For most teams in the NFL, playing against the Patriots is a ‘do or die’ type game. Come week 11, the Birds will either prove their worth, hanging with the Patriots, or will turn over and show they may not be a team destined for a deep playoff run. Nonetheless, this game is a much watch simply for the action. Last time these two teams faced off; a combined 74 points and a record-setting amount of yards. If the Eagles have any intention of making being a dominant league force, they must come out and win this game. As everyone knows coach Doug Pederson was near perfect the last time these two teams met, he may have to repeat his performance if the Eagles want to win this game. Looking to be another high scoring matchup, everyone must tune in week 11 for the Eagles’ most important game of the year.
2) Eagles vs. Bears (Week 9)
Another epic rematch, all eyes will be on Philly come week 9 when Mitch Trubisky and the Chicago Bears look for revenge from the ‘Double Doink’ and their Wild Card Round loss last season. A game of two high-level teams, and projected first-place finishers in their respective divisions, there is no reason anyone shouldn’t be watching. It will be interesting to see which overcomes the other in an incredible matchup between the stout Bears defense against an explosive Eagles offense. Moreover, an underlying storyline comes with the revenge game of Jordan Howard. While the Birds acquired him this offseason, he spent his beginning years in the league in Chicago. As the Eagles implement Howard into the offense, it’ll be interesting to see how he plays against his former team. Nonetheless, this game will come up to coach Doug Pederson and Jim Schwartz, seeing how they’ll look to attack the Bears top-ranked defense and how to slow down Matt Nagy’s play-calling. In a game that may have implications on the NFC playoff picture, this matchup is a must watch for all football fans.
3) Eagles vs. Redskins (Week 1)
To start the 2019 season, the Eagles will host the Redskins for a chance to go up 1-0 on a division rival. While opening weeks tend to be somewhat unpredictable, this game, in particular, is an important one to see how the Eagles use their plethora of free agent acquisitions and draft picks. Will Jordan Howard be RB1? How will Desean Jackson be used in the offense? Will Andre Dillard be ready to protect Wentz? Are all questions that will be answered come week 1. Furthermore, this game will be a chance for Wentz to prove his worth once again. Now, completely healthy, it is his chance to prove any and all doubters wrong, and come out firing in a highly anticipated game. While the Birds came out strong the last time they opened up to the Redskins, this year, at home, they must prove early on that the NFC East is their division. Be sure to be tuned in September 8th, as the Eagles look to make a point against their division foe.
Outside of just these three games, the Eagles season will be a wild run.
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