Season Pick ‘Em

The “Big Reveal,” as it typically does, lacked for suspense, with the entirety of most NFL schedules leaked hours — and in some cases, days — prior to the official, televised unveiling of all the league’s games.

The build up lacked buzz, sure, but there was much to unpack when assessing the Eagles’ 2025 slate. Upon initial viewing, the most noteworthy takeaway is that the defending Super Bowl champs don’t have consecutive home games on the regular season docket.

Prime-time games come with the territory of being among the NFL’s elite, but the six 1 p.m. kickoffs were a welcome sight.

Follow along as I take a game-by-game glance at the Eagles’ 2025 schedule.

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Week 1

Eagles vs. Dallas (Sept. 4): 8:20 p.m.

The Linc would have been electric, regardless, with the Super Bowl championship banner being unveiled. Adding to the anticipation is the fact that the Cowboys, still the team’s most despised NFC East rival, will be forced to watch from the opposing sideline. Expect the Eagles to feed off the adrenaline and win this one — against a markedly inferior opponent — running away.

WIN (1-0).

Week 2

Eagles @ Chiefs (Sept. 14) – 4:25 p.m.

Fans won’t have to wait long for a Super Bowl rematch, though the edge this time goes to Kansas City, which benefits from playing in front of one the most impassioned audiences in the sport and will have redemption on its mind. If this game were in Philly, I’d feel differently.

LOSS (1-1)

Week 3

Eagles vs. Rams (Sept. 21) – 1:00 p.m.

These two NFC heavyweights meet again, and early. The Eagles, of course, sent Matthew Stafford and Co. home in the divisional round, with Jalen Carter providing timely pressure in the waning moments. The Rams offer a high-profile receiving tandem, and Stafford remains one of the best gunslingers in the game, which could potentially prove problematic for a young Eagles  secondary. But it’s tough traveling from coast-to-coast that early in the season.

WIN (2-1)

Week 4

Eagles @ Buccaneers (Sept. 28) – 1:00 p.m.

Raymond James Stadium has been a “House of Horrors” of sorts for the Eagles in recent years. Head coach Todd Bowles and his defensive staff tend to press all the right buttons, dialing up pressure and often stymieing a prolific Eagles offense. The gameplan, coupled with the sweltering South Florida heat early in the season, figures to favor the Bucs in this one.

LOSS (2-2)

Week 5

Eagles vs. Broncos (Oct. 5) – 1:00 p.m.

The Eagles return home with revenge on their minds and win big. This could very well end up being the spot in the season where the team hits its stride.

WIN (3-2)

Week 6 (TNF)

Eagles @ Giants (Oct. 9) – 8:15 p.m.

The Giants were punchless in both meetings last season. I’m expecting them to be far more competitive with a capable quarterback and retooled defense, but the team remain years away from being viable competition for the Eagles. The Eagles again answer the bell in prime time.

WIN (4-2)

Week 7

Eagles @ Vikings (Oct. 19) – 1:00 p.m.

The Vikings added notable defensive pieces over the offseason, including linemen Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. The team also boasts a host of impactful pass rushers, including Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner and Jonathan Greenard. The issue is the offense, piloted by an inexperienced quarterback in J.J. McCarthy.

This feels like a game in which the Eagles’ pass rush makes its presence known, perhaps forcing McCarthy into some poor decisions.

WIN (5-2)

Week 8

Eagles vs. Giants (Oct. 26) – 1:00 p.m.

The Eagles host another 1 p.m., facing off against the division rival Giants for the second time in two weeks in a matchup that should be another relatively decisive win.

WIN (6-2)

Week 9: BYE

The midseason bye should greatly aid the Eagles ahead of a notable three-game slate awaiting on the other side.

Week 10 (MNF)

Eagles @ Packers (Nov. 10) – 8:15 p.m.

The Eagles have an extended break before traveling to Lambeau Field for a prime-time matchup. The thinking here is that the Packers, coming off what should be a home rout over the listless Panthers, should be firing on all cylinders. The Eagles, returning from the bye, may take a few quarters to rev back up. My intuition at this time has me going with the Packers in a narrow win.

LOSS (6-3)

Week 11 (SNF)

Eagles vs. Lions (Nov. 16) – 8:20 p.m.

With both teams presumably at, or close, to full strength, this highly anticipated prime-time matchup that’s been over a year in the making should meet the heightened expectations.

This is a measuring stick game for both teams, who could meet again two months later when stakes will be raised. A young Eagles defense will be tested by a high-octane Lions passing attack that features running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jamison Williams, and tight end Sam LaPorta. Still, though, the Eagles just don’t flinch in big spots — with all eyes on them — and I see this being a game in which Jalen Hurts comes up big beforeof a raucous home crowd.

WIN (7-3)

Week 12

Eagles @ Cowboys (Nov. 23) – 4:25 p.m.

If we’re being honest, “Jerry World” hasn’t been all that kind to the Eagles over the years. When you factor in the travel and coming off what I expect to be an emotional win, it’s conceivable to envision a series split this season.

LOSS (7-4)

Week 13

Eagles vs. Bears (Nov. 28) – 3:00 p.m.

Short turnaround for the Eagles, who fly back from what could be a tough loss in Dallas only to play the upstart Bears on Black Friday.

The Bears, led by young offensive centerpieces such as quarterback Caleb Williams, tight end Colston Loveland and wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, should be fun to watch, but the inexperience will show against a hungry Eagles team. The Eagles get back on track here and pounce on a team that feels a year or so away from making noise in the NFC North.

WIN (8-4)

Week 14 (MNF)

Eagles @ Chargers (Dec. 8) – 8:15 p.m.

Traveling to the west coast is no easy feat, but the Eagles will have the benefit of added rest. As road games go, this is one I most certainly have circled as one I’m most looking forward to cover. I’m expecting an improved and most-disciplined Chargers team to make it close, but I’m thinking they won’t have enough to put the visiting Eagles away.

WIN (9-4)

Week 15

Eagles vs. Raiders (Dec. 14) – 1:00 p.m.

Returning from the West Coast after what could be a closely contested clash with the Chargers — and sandwiched in between the first matchup of the season with the Commanders – it’s easy to see how Week 15 sets up to be a potential trap game. While no team is immune to falling victim to looking ahead or taking an interior opponent lightly, the Eagles under Nick Sirianni simply aren’t wired that way. Plus, this week marks the return of Chip Kelly, so there’ll be storylines galore.

WIN (10-4)

Week 16

Eagles @ Commanders (Dec. 20) – 4:30 p.m./8:00 p.m.

Commanders GM Adam Peters has assembled a well-rounded roster primed for contention, and head coach Dan Quinn has established an unflappable culture, but for a younger team like Washington, this feels like a spot where it’ll be uber emotional amid the spotlight and come up short. Even at Northwest Stadium, where the Eagles last season unraveled in one of the more unlikely games I can recall, this is where the veteran leadership and Eagles winning ways stand apart.

WIN (11-4)

Week 17

Eagles @ Bills (Dec. 28) – 4:25 p.m.

Buffalo in late December can be one of the more daunting places to play, with frigid temperatures and inclement weather often qualifying as scene-setters. Accustomed to playing in these less-than-ideal conditions, the Josh Allen-led Bills get the slight edge.

LOSS (11-5)

Week 18

Eagles vs. Commanders (TBD)

There’s a world in which this game is rendered meaningless and the Eagles are afforded the luxury of resting key players ahead of the postseason run.

WIN (12-5)

– Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) is a Staff Reporter/Content Producer for InsideTheBirds.com.