After months and months of anticipation, the 2026 NFL schedule has officially dropped, Philadelphia Eagles fans.
That's right, while Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni, and company have known which teams they will face in 2026 for months now, with their opponents list dropping all the way back in January, who plays when is a whole new collection of data points, with some games earning a massive advantage or disadvantage based on the football gods' whims.
With 17 games on the board, nine at home, eight on the road, and one across the pond, the Eagles will have to traverse their path lightly as they look to make it back to the Super Bowl. Fortunately, Philly still has one of the best rosters in football and got their offense supercharged with a new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion, so they shouldn't be looking for any early January vacation discount in mid-May.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby (37) rushes and is tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) and Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 1 – Eagles-Commanders: Win
When it comes to the NFC East, the biggest mystery might just be the Washington Commanders. In 2024, they came a game away from the Super Bowl, even if they got absolutely trounced by the Eagles in the NFC Championship game thanks to the incredible play of Jayden Daniels.
In 2025, they finished 5-12 because Daniels could only play in seven games, going 2-5 in his appearances. If the Commanders return to their 2024 form, then they might give the Eagles a real fight, but if they fall just a bit shy, this should be a well-fought win.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 2 – Eagles-Titans : Win
To the Titans' credit, Cam Ward looks very promising, and they landed a quality offensive coordinator in Brian Daboll, who should put him in the best position to succeed in 2025.
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean Tennessee is going to be very good in Year 1 under Robert Saleh, so this looks like an easy win for the Birds.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) celebrates a first down against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 3 – Eagles-Bears : Loss
Had the Eagles been able to get past the 49ers in the Wildcard round of the 2026 NFL playoffs, they would have taken a one-way trip to Chicago for a playoff showdown against the Chicago Bears, who beat Mannion's Green Bay Packers in the first round.
Now, the first time the Eagles played the Bears in 2025, it didn't go very well, leaving fans with a horrible Thanksgiving hangover on Black Friday, so it's unlikely they would have won that game either. But how about the 2026 Eagles? Are they better equipped to take on the Bears? They might be, but this early in the season, it's better to chalk this one up as a loss until proven otherwise.
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Week 4 – Eagles-Rams : Win
Over the past few seasons, the Eagles have had the Los Angeles Rams' number.
Sure, the Rams look like one of the best teams in football, with a great defense, an MVP quarterback, and one of the best playcallers in the game. But instead of going all-in on this season, they picked Ty Simpson in the first round, allowing Makai Lemon to slide down the board and ultimately get drafted via a Howie Roseman trade-up.
Considering the Eagles have beaten the Rams in four straight games, wouldn't it be cool to see Lemon take down the team that almost drafted him out of USC?
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a touchdown pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby (25) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 5 – Eagles-Jaguars : Win
London Calling, to the Philly Bird, they're playing the Jaguars at Wembley, heard?
That's right, the Eagles are heading to London to play the Jaguars, a team that practically has dual citizenship at this point. After being one of the NFL's bottom feeders for years, Jacksonville returned to the playoffs in 2026 and turned in a respectable showing, even if their efforts had the same results as the Eagles.
Now in Year 2 of the James Gladstone era, some really don't love how the Jaguars utilized their assets so far in 2026. If that evaluation proves correct, Jacksonville may take a step back, which could give the Eagles an edge in this game, even if they have the ramifications of an Atlantic flight to deal with.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 6 – Eagles-Panthers : Win
Despite finishing the regular season with a losing record, the Carolina Panthers were able to represent their division in the playoffs as their champion.
Unfortunately, their Wildcard loss to the Los Angeles Rams looked a lot closer in the boxscore than the actual on-field product, to the point where some openly wondered if getting a better draft pick would have been a better decision than such a lopsided L.
While the Panthers made some good moves during the offseason once more, including signing ex-Philly edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, the Eagles are still a better team in 2026 and thus, should pull out the win.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws the ball in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
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Week 7 – Eagles-Cowboys : Win
Every single year, when the NFL announces the schedules for all 32 teams, the first thing Eagles fans do is look for the Cowboys. While Dallas may not view Philadelphia as their chief rivals, the City of Brotherly Love feels otherwise, with at least one win over Big D a borderline requirement for any successful season.
Will the Cowboys be a better team in 2026 than in 2025? Sure, but that doesn't mean they are on the Eagles' level at this stage of the game.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devonta Smith (6) makes a catch as Washington Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) defends during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 8 – Eagles-Commanders : Win
After drawing late-season matchups against the Commanders over each of the past two seasons, the Eagles will be done with Washington just after Halloween, assuming they don't meet for a third time in the playoffs.
Recently, Commanders-Eagels II has been used as a tune-up game, with backups playing as Philadelphia prepares for the real bullets to fly in the playoffs, but this year, that can't be the case. No, Sirianni's squad will have to go all-in to secure the win, which means the Eagles should once again secure it.
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) screams after winning a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.
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Week 9 – Eagles-Giants: Loss
When the New York Giants hired John Harbaugh to become their next head coach, it meant one thing above everything else: The Mara Family is serious about winning and winning now.
Now granted, the Eagles have played Harbaugh teams before and even employed him once upon a time before he landed in Baltimore, but with so many question marks about this year's team, and how that Ravens formula will translate to East Rutherford, Philadelphia may come up short in their first showdown against a Giants team that will have this game circled on their schedule.
Week 10 – Bye
Ah, a Week 10 bye. Not too early, not too late, this is a win for the Eagles
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs with the ball in attempt to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.
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Week 11 – Eagles-Cowboys: Loss
While Eagles-Cowboys I is all about drama, their second matchup has just as much to do with how each team has reshaped their rosters in 2026. With Sean Mannion running the show as Philly's new offensive coordinator, the Eagles' offense looks to produce at levels that haven't been seen since Hurts was on his rookie contract.
But the Cowboys have a new coordinator of their own in Christian Parker, who came up under Vic Fangio in the Eagles' system. With Caleb Downs locked up as Dallas' version of Cooper DeJean, this matchup will really show which team in on the right track not just in 2026 but moving forward.
Could the Eagles win this one? Sure, but considering it falls on Thanksgiving, expect the Cowboys to pull out all of the stops in the hopes of getting a win on the national stage.
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Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 12 – Eagles-Steelers: Win
As things presently stand, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a team without a starting quarterback, without a true number one wide receiver after missing out on Makhi Lemon in the NFL Draft, and with Mike McCarthy as their head coach.
Could the Steelers turn in a compelling performance with one of their long arms and/or Aaron Rodgers running the show? Sure, but it's more likely they aren't a very good team, and the Eagles take down Pittsburgh just like the Flyers in the NHL playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper Dejean (33) walks off the field after win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 13 – Eagles-Cardinals: Win
Of all the games on the Eagles' schedule in 2026, the easiest win to pencil in might just be against the Arizona Cardinals.
The proud owner of the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cardinals have a new head coach in Mike LaFleur, a roster with holes, and a big ole question mark at quarterback, with Jacoby Brissett and rookie third-round pick Carson Beck duking it out for the starting role.
Unless the Cardinals go on a historic push right out of the gates, this feels like an easy win for the Eagles.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks on in the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Week 14 – Eagles-Colts: Win
After famously changing out offensive coordinators at a yearly clip, Nick Sirianni's squad will face off against his original OC, Shane Steichen, in Week 14.
Heading into his fourth year as the Indianapolis Colts' head coach, this is the first time Steichen has faced off against his mentor on a head-on contest, adding some very interesting intrigue to an already solid showdown.
For a time in 2025, the Colts looked like one of the best teams in football, but they fell off in a major way down the stretch, even before Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending injury.
If Jones can recapture his vintage form, the Eagles may be in trouble, but considering where this game falls in the schedule, Philadelphia will have a pretty good idea of what to expect and the counters needed to secure the win.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 15 – Eagles-Seahawks: Loss
In 2025, the Seattle Seahawks were the best team in football and not just because they won the Super Bowl. They had a dominant passing offense led by Sam Darnold, a one-two punch at running back to control the time of possession game, and a defense so effective that it ranked top-10 in both passing and rushing.
While the Seahawks lost some key players and coaches, just like when the Eagles won the Super Bowl the year prior, they still look like an elite team that could give Philly fits in their first meeting of the Mike Macdonald era.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans looks up during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium.
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Week 16 – Eagles-Texans: Win
After a relatively easy first 14 weeks of the 2026 NFL season, this is the point in the campaign where things get really tough for the Birds, with the Houston Texans coming to town for the final home game of the regular season.
Families will fill the stadium looking to see a win as an early Christmas present, and fans the world over will look to see how Sirianni's squad will compare to a Texans team coached by former Eagles middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans.
But like the Giants and Cowboys wins from earlier in the season, this feels like the kind of contest the Eagles could go all-in on winning, as it very well could be a preview of the Super Bowl if everything falls a certain way. Considering the Eagles have never faced off against Ryan's Texas during his head coaching career, this should be a good one.
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Week 17 – Eagles-49ers: Win
In January, the 49ers came into Philadelphia and beat the Birds on Wildcard weekend, advancing to the divisional round for a showdown against the Bears. Will the Eagles get revenge next January?
On paper, San Francisco is a better team today than back in January, as even if their 2026 draft class has gotten some poor marks, they're getting injured players back plus some new faces like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
Still, the Eagles are a better team too, and after turning in one of the least compelling efforts imaginable on Wildcard weekend and still coming less than a touchdown away from a win, so much like in Week 16, expect Philadelphia to really go all-in on this game as a measuring stick to define their 2026 ceiling.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Week 18 – Eagles-Giants: Win
After coming up short against the Giants in their opening clash, the Eagles will look to do what they did in 2025: go 1-1 against the G-Men.
In the NFL, the element of surprise can get a team wins, as fans in Philadelphia learned firsthand when Chip Kelly landed from Oregon, but in 2026, the Eagles have a better roster and a fire to prove they aren't the team that couldn't do much of anything on offense in 2025. Unless Sirianni completely punts on the week with the NFC East already in the bag, the Eagles should end the regular season on a win.
Final record: 13-4
After months and months of anticipation, the 2026 NFL schedule has officially dropped, Philadelphia Eagles fans. That's right, while Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni, and company have known which teams they will face in 2026 for months now, with their opponents list dropping all the way back in January, who plays when is a whole new collection of data points, with some games earning a massive advantage or disadvantage based on the football gods' whims.