The Philadelphia Eagles have finally arrived on gameday for their Monday Night Football showdown against the Chicago Bears to close out Week 3.
Philly hopes to stay undefeated at 3-0, but it will need to do so on the road against a 1-1 Bears team. The Eagles are dealing with several injuries, and the Bears are too, with their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams, ruled out with a hamstring injury.
We are going to get a bit bold with eight predictions for the Eagles' game. Here's a look at what Philly fans can expect in their Week 3 games.
Bold predictions for the Eagles-Bears Week 3 matchup
Eagles will surrender over 200 yards rushing against the Bears
Philly allowed 281 yards on the ground last year, with D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai going for over 100 yards each. The Eagles are ranked 25th in rush defense entering the game, allowing 127 yards per game. Even though Williams isn't going to play, it feels like Chicago will still have success on the ground.
Jalen Hurts gets his first 300-yard game of the season
Hurts and the passing game are in rhythm after two weeks and are the only real way this offense can move the ball downfield. Chicago's secondary is ranked 26th against the pass, allowing 240 yards per game this season. This is a great night for Hurts to throw for over 300 yards against a bad pass defense.
DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks go for over 100 yards each
Wicks has had between 70 and 80 yards in each of the first two games, and Smith went for over 100 yards in the Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. Hurts has full trust in these two with Dallas Goedert out with his injury. Smith and Wicks should have a very productive night, and each will go for over 100 yards.
Saquon Barkley is lucky if he even reaches 50 rushing yards
Barkley isn't 100% going into the game, and the Eagles will rotate in the rest of their backs. Philly's offensive line still has questions about how Cam Jugens and Drew Kendall will do on the interior. Don't expect a highly successful night on the ground for Barkley or the other running backs.
Jalyx Hunt gets his first sack of the season...adding two more after that
Hunt has been close the first two weeks with so many quarterback pressures, but never getting the job done. Not only does he get his first sack of the year against a weak left tackle in the Bears' Braxton Jones, but he also makes it a hat trick for the night and proves why he's a great pass rusher in the NFL. Plus, Bears starting quarterback Case Keenum isn't a mobile quarterback, so Hunt has a chance to really feast.
Quinyon Mitchell's first career interception happens in Week 3
Was that a bold prediction last week? Sure it was, but let's speak this into existence because it's bound to happen. Against Keenum, the Eagles should be able to force turnovers from a guy who hasn't played a regular-season game in three years. Mitchell feels destined to finally get that first career interception and get Vic Fangio off his back.
Zack Baun records 20 tackles in the game
Chicago will run the ball early and often throughout the game, even if they are down by double digits. That means Baun has a chance to really feast on tackles. It wouldn't be too much of a surprise if he finds a way to get 20 tackles.
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Zach Ertz gets a touchdown catch in his first game back with the Eagles
It may be his first game as an Eagle in five years, but Ertz will play some role in this offense. He won't get a crazy amount of snaps, but if Philly's offense is in the red zone, Ertz will get some looks. Don't expect a huge night from him, but a touchdown would be so awesome to see.
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