Philadelphia is among four teams to have the earliest byes this year, so Nick Sirianni’s team will play 13 straight games without a break to close the regular season. The Birds will get a mini-bye week in 11 when they play the Washington Commanders on Amazon Prime’s Thursday night football.
The Eagles are 2-2 and used this week to refocus and get healthy, with multiple starters missing the Week 4 loss to Tampa Bay. Philadelphia has been inefficient but explosive on offense, while the defense had been stout before allowing 33 points to the Buccaneers.
With the Sunday slate of games fast approaching, we’re predicting the Eagles’ next four games post-bye week.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
2-2
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 17: Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
After one of the earliest byes in recent memory, Philadelphia returns home to face a loaded Cleveland squad searching for their own identity on offense. The Browns are 1-3, and the league’s top defense from 2023 has struggled. Vic Fangio’s defense breaks out against Deshaun Watson, and the Eagles win.
Win: 3-2
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants in action against Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley returns to MetLife Stadium for the first time since joining the Eagles, and he puts on a show as Philadelphia continues to impress after the bye.
Win: 4-2
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) eyes Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) while he runs a route in the fourth quarter during a Week 9 NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
The Bengals are improving and face the Giants and Browns after Sunday’s matchup against Baltimore. Cincinnati has the weapons on the outside to test Quinyon Mitchell, and Joe Burrow’s squad gets a must-win victory over the Eagles at home.
Loss: 4-3
Oct 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville will have faced the Colts, Bears, Patriots, and Packers before heading to Philadelphia on a Sunday night. Depending on how things pan out, a 0-8 or 1-7 Jaguars team losing to the Eagles could spell doom for Doug Pederson.
Win: 5-3
