Potential Trap Games on the 2022 Schedule
The Eagles come into the season with one of the most improved rosters in the NFL. They also happen to have one of the easier schedules – on paper, that is. They play in one of the weaker divisions in the NFL which always helps, but regardless of the schedule you have to play and beat the team in front of you. There will be some anticipated matchups, such as the Cardinals, Steelers, or the Green Bay game. They will also have some trap games on the schedule. Let’s look at some of the potential trap games for the Birds this season.
Trap Games
Week 2: 9/19 vs. Minnesota
I see this as a potential trap game for one reason. Based on the solid off-season, it will be a highly anticipated home opener. They are going up against a Vikings squad they should beat, but a team who always has a strong defense can pull off an upset. Although I believe the Eagles will end up winning this game, it would just be very, well, Philadelphia to lose this type of home opener.
Week 9: 11/3 @ Houston
This is a potential trap game mainly because there is no reason this team should lose to the Texans. It could be like the Detroit game last season where they steam-rolled them or the Giants loss, where the offense sputtered and came up short. Another reason this is a trap game is it comes around the toughest stretch in the season. Following the bye, they play Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Green Bay, and Tennessee in a span of six weeks. Houston is also one of those teams. Will the Eagles be too focused on upcoming games against a weak opponent? Let’s hope that they will take care of business in Houston.
Week 15: 12/18 @ Chicago
This is a classic trap game on any schedule: On the road, in a tough environment in December. Further, this game is sandwiched between two division games against the Giants and then Dallas on New Year’s Eve following the Chicago game. This is also the second of three straight road games. This is expected to be a challenging game, but one the Birds should win. A late-season win in chilly Chicago could help push the Eagles to the playoffs.
Conclusion
A team will always win one or two games you think they will lose and then will lose one or two they should win. So look out for these matchups as the season progresses. What other potential trap games do you see on the schedule?
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