Philadelphia Eagles have no stress about the team hurting them in Week 10, with it being their bye week, but it still leaves a certain level of mystery for the final eight games of the 2026 campaign.
The Eagles are 2-7 and have lost their last seven games in a row. They hope that taking a week away from playing will help them recover mentally and be ready for what appears to be a grueling end to the season.
We take a look at five bold predictions for how things will end for the Eagles in 2026. It won't be all bad, though, with records being broken and a win mixed in.
5 bold predictions for the Eagles in the final eight games of 2026
Makai Lemon breaks the Eagles rookie receiving yards record
Lemon started the first six games of the year with 18 receptions for 127 yards. Since then, though, he has caught 19 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown.
As a reminder, the Eagles' rookie receiving yards record is held by Lemon's teammate, DeVonta Smith, with 916 yards. Lemon currently has 312 yards and needs 604 yards in the last eight games to do it.
Not only are we going to get bold and say that Lemon breaks it, but he'll reach 1,000 yards since he has gotten the confidence from Joe Milton III and Tanner McKee. Sure, it's a bit out there, but Lemon is playing well and could be the next great receiver for the Eagles.
Nolan Smith Jr. posts 10+ sacks by the end of the season
Smith is the only edge rusher who has more than one sack this season for the Eagles. He is tied with Jalen Carter for the team lead with five sacks.
Only eight games remain, and at his current pace, Smith could easily hit at least 10 sacks. The Eagles have not had a player hit at least 10 sacks in a season since Haason Reddick did it in 2023. Smith can get it done.
Quinyon Mitchell still earns an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection
Mitchell has been one of the few bright spots for the Eagles this season, following an All-Pro 2025 season. He has posted nine pass deflections, one interception, and allowed a passer rating of 67.9 and a completion percentage of 53.7%.
At this rate, Mitchell is looking at another season where he should be a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection. He is making a very convincing argument that he will be getting a lot of money in the offseason.
Saquon Barkley will be one of four star players who get shut down before the season ends
The Eagles have been plagued by injuries all season, with top players like Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Carter, and Jalyx Hunt playing hurt. After the bye week, it sounds like injured starters Smith and Dontayvion Wicks could be returning to the field.
If things continue to go south for the Eagles, don't be surprised if the team decides to shut down guys like Carter, Barkley, Smith, and Wicks for the year. There's no point in jeopardizing their futures by making them play hurt in a season where they won't make the playoffs.
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The Eagles will lose every game the rest of the season...except the Cowboys Thanksgiving game
This season is pretty much over for the Eagles, and they aren't favored in any of their remaining eight games. Philly could run the table on losses and go 2-15 for the rest of the season.
That realistic possibility might become a reality...except for one game. Philly will look to play spoiler for their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, and pull off a massive upset on Thanksgiving Day. That would certainly make the turkey taste a bit better for Eagles fans.
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