Game-by-game Eagles predictions following the James Bradberry addition
By Ryan Loftus
Following their newest addition, the Eagles’ schedule became a little bit easier.
No one should be surprised that, since the Philadelphia Eagles‘ schedule was released on May 12th, everyone has expressed their opinions on what their win-loss record will look be at the end of the 2022-2023 regular season. Every schedule has its quirks, but many are worried about the three-game stretch when the Eagles face the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Tennessee Titans, all consecutively.
When the Eagles signed James Bradberry to a one-year deal after the schedule was released, that eased the minds of many who were concerned about what this team’s secondary looked like. Bradberry can help change the outcomes of close games. He also levels the playing field versus Philadelphia’s better opponents. That being said, here’s an idea of how all 17 Eagles games turn out following his acquisition and addition to the Eagles roster.
Prediction. 31. 54. 14. 50
Date and Time: Sunday, September 11th at 1 p.m. EST
Venue: Ford Field
Overall and divisional record: 1-0, 0-0
The Eagles were already favorites in their Week 1 contest against the Detroit Lions, but adding Bradberry will take some pressure off the Eagles’ secondary to cover Amon-Ra St. Brown, D.J. Chark, and rookie Jameson Williams, along with building some much-needed chemistry on the defense. There isn’t much else to say here.
60. 24. 54. Prediction. 21
Date and Time: Monday, September 19th at 8:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Overall and divisional record: 2-0, 0-0
This game will be difficult for the Eagles to keep up in, as the Minnesota Vikings have a talented roster full of young stars. They also have Kirk Cousins, who is no superstar by any means, but is a serviceable quarterback, one that’s always given the Birds trouble.
The Eagles’ defensive performance is key in this matchup, and after the Week 1 victory against the Detroit Lions, Jonathan Gannon’s guys will keep the momentum going, spearheading the Birds to squeak out a three-point win.