Eagles Outlook: The Entire Damn Season, Game By Game
Alrighty, here we are. With the offense and defense broken down, there is only one thing left to do: Make outlandish season predictions. Lets hit it.
Week 1: Cleveland Browns v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 1 baby! I think this will be a nice sample of what this season will be like for the Eagles. The special teams and defense will shine, make big plays while Wentz will make enough plays to keep the offense in line. Wentz finds the endzone twice.
Eagles win 24-13. 1-0.
Week 2: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Chicago Bears
It’s Wentz’s first test in the bright lights of Monday Night Football, but the Bears kind of suck. I think the Eagles sneak this one out with a late-second field goal from Caleb Sturgis.
Eagles win 20-17. 2-0.
Week 3: Pittsburgh Steelers v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
Philly sports radio is buzzing. Could the Eagles go undefeated? Are they going to the playoffs? Back to earth, fast and hard for the Eagles. Big Ben and Antonio Brown make the Eagles corners’ look foolish.
35-13 Steelers. 2-1.
Week 4:
Bye.
Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Detroit Lions
This one is tough. I think the Eagles’ defense has improved a lot, but the Lions always play us tough. I think the Lions and Matt Stafford make a late second drive and crush some dreams.
21-17 Lions. 2-2.
Week 6: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Washington Redskins
Two losses in a row. Some fans are feeling right at home, others are upset because… it’s two losses in a row. It’s the first week of division play and I think the Eagles come out and smack the Redskins in the face. Do I think the Redskins are the better team? Yup. Do i think they still get smacked by us? Yup. The Eagles are good for one or two of these games a year and I think one comes here. Wentz throws for career high 4 touchdowns.
35-12 Eagles. 3-2.
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Week 7: Minnesota Vikings v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
Welcome home Sammmy Sleeves! Want to know the best way to welcome him back? Fletcher Cox sacks. Bradford dies. Wentz struggles against the underrated Vikings defense, but pulls together a drive with three minutes to spare and the Eagles D holds on. Eagles win.
16-14 Eagles. 4-2.
Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles are usually good at pulling out the victory against the Cowboys, on the road, at Jerry World, but I think it will be different. Romo could be returning right about then, giving the Cowboys momentum and I think the Eagles D is due for one game where they let a running back run wild.
30-13 Cowboys. 4-3.
Week 9: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. New York Giants
Back to back games against your two biggest rivals isn’t easy, especially coming off the drubbing you received on Sunday night to play the following Sunday in the early afternoon game. I think the Eagles Defense recovers, but this is a game where we realize who the fuck we have at the wide receiver position. Drops.
23-7 Giants. 4-4.
Week 10: Atlanta Falcons v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
One of my best friends, Big Mike, is a big Falcons fan. The only person I know from outside Boston that doesn’t suck TB12’s dick, which I respect. However, He will give me a lot of shit if the Falcons pull this one out. The Eagles will hopefully read this blog and deliver me one win.
100-3 Eagles. 5-4.
Week 11: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Seattle Seahawks
It’s the Seahawks.. In Seattle.
28-10 Seahawks. 5-5
Week 12: Green Bay Packers v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
This will be that one game I really talk myself into, but I know all week deep down that there is no chance in hell. The Packers will probably only have two or three losses to their name by the time they come into Philly and for good reason.
24-13 Packers. 5-6
Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Cincinnati Bengals
A cold day in December will force the Eagles to run the ball a lot, which they will do well until Ryan Matthews goes down with an injury. Cincy should be playing well again this season as they battle with the Steelers for the AFC North. This will be a kind reminder that the Eagles are not a good football team this season.
20-10 Bengals. 5-7
Week 14: Washington Redskins v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles, desperately needing a win, return home to a place that has treated them well this year. Their foe? The Redskins, who are hungry after the beatdown they received back in week 6. I think the Redskins win this one. They will solidify death for this Eagles team. *Taps plays*
27-21 Redskins. 5-8.
Week 15: Philadelphia Eagles v.s. Baltimore Ravens
Dropping four straight, the Eagles will need a break of some sorts and should find that with the Baltimore Ravens. Wentz, who has played pretty well all season, should have another great game and rack up 3 touchdowns. Eagles roll.
28-13 Eagles. 6-8
Week 16: New York Giants v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
This will be a cool jersey game. It’s one of those silly Thursday night games, and I think the Eagles show up. Usually, if the Eagles wear a funky or different jersey, they play well. This shouldn’t be any different. Wentz will make A LOT of fans happy with the way he plays in pressure, leading the Eagles to a last second touchdown.
27-24 Eagles. 7-8.
Week 17: Dallas Cowboys v.s. Philadelphia Eagles
Happy New Year, folks! It is January first and somehow after this season, the Eagles have a chance to finish the season at .500. However, the Cowboys, who are deep in a two-team race with the Redskins for the NFC East, need this game more. The Eagles put up a strong fight but simply can’t keep up with the Cowboys. Season over. *sad beep*
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28-20 Cowboys. 7-9.
Overall: This season shouldn’t be looked at in wins and losses. Yes, I know that is cliche and stupid as shit, but it is the truth. IF Wentz can come out and play as the young, smart, athletic, franchise QB that we all want him to be and the defense can show that Jim Schwartz is a goddamn wizard, then this season should be considered a success. With the roster we have now, this is not going to be a season where the Super Bowl should even be discussed, but I believe that this team can sneak in a playoff spot if they come out and really play as a whole unit. For now, I stick with 7-9 and no playoffs for another season.
Watch me lose my mind this season: @BarstoolBrosh