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2022 Philadelphia Eagles Predictions with Odds to Win Super Bowl

by Sean Barnard - 6/2/2022

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The 2021 season was a promising season for the Eagles. Philadelphia exceeded expectations and managed to go 9-8 and secure a chance at the postseason. It was an interesting split as the team was 9-2 against non-playoff teams and 0-6 against playoff-bound teams. First-year Head Coach Nick Sirianni and first-year starter Jalen Hurts each had pretty solid seasons with plenty to build off. Rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith impressed and broke the Eagles record for most yards in a rookie season, which was previously held by DeSean Jackson. The biggest question is if Hurts can take the next step this season, but there are a ton of encouraging signs in the supporting cast.

The Eagles open their season against the Detroit Lions on September 11 at Ford Field. They then return home to play the Vikings before traveling to Washington for a matchup with the Commanders. Philly then faces off with the Jaguars and Cardinals before a matchup against the Cowboys at home. The Eagles' bye weak falls in Week 7. Following the bye week, they remain at home for a matchup with the Steelers and then head to Houston to take on the Texans. They then play the Commanders again (Week 10), the Colts (Week 11), Packers (Week 12), and Titans (Week 13) before facing off with the Giants at MetLife stadium. Philadelphia travels to Chicago and Dallas before returning home for their final two games of the season against the Saints and Giants, respectively.

The Eagles are +2500 to win the championship, which is the 14th-best odds. Philadelphia has the 6th-best odds to win the Conference at +1100. They are +165 to win the NFC East (2nd-best odds) and -190 to make the playoffs. Their over/under for season wins is set at 9.5.

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Offense:

Key Players: Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown

The Eagles made a splash this offseason by trading for former Titans’ WR Brown. He is set to form a frightening duo alongside Smith, with the two players' styles complementing each other quite well. Dallas Goedert emerged as one of the top tight ends last season after the departure of Zach Ertz. Their offensive line established itself as one of the best in the league and had no notable losses, although center Jason Kelce is aging.

The biggest question mark surrounds Hurts. In his 15 starts, he threw for 3,144 yards and 16 touchdowns. Hurts also ran for 784 yards and 10 touchdowns and proved vital in the Eagles' run attack. The 23-year-old possesses all the intangibles and leadership qualities you hope for in a starting quarterback. However, there are some legitimate concerns with his arm strength. The ceiling of the Eagles greatly depends on what type of leap Hurts can take. It is clear all the pieces are in place for Hurts, and this is somewhat of a make-or-break season for the QB.

Philadelphia ranked 14th in the NFL in total yards last season and 5th in the fewest turnovers. They also were 1st in the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns and 2nd in rushing attempts.

Defense:

Philadelphia also put quite a bit of work on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. They kicked off the offseason by signing hometown product Hassan Reddick and drafted a pair of Georgia products in Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean. Both guys played a vital role in the title run by the Georgia Bulldogs last season. Brandon Graham will also be making his return from an Achilles injury.

The Eagles also made some late news by inking former Giants cornerback James Bradberry to play opposite Darius Slay. The two standouts form an impressive cornerback duo and capped off an overall impressive offseason. The passing defense was the weakness of the defense in 2021, and Bradberry is set to make a major impact in fixing this.

The Eagles' defense ranked 10th overall in yards allowed in 2021. They were 26th in turnovers and 31st in fumbles recovered. The highlight of the unit was their rushing defense, as they were 6th in the NFL in fewest yards per attempt and 9th in fewest overall rushing yards.

Outlook:

Expectations have certainly increased for the Eagles. They have upgraded on all their weaknesses from last season and are set to make a statement in 2022. The uncertainty with Hurts should hold back any Super Bowl or conference hopes, but winning the division is not out of the question. They have a fairly decent schedule, and taking over 9.5 wins is a solid bet. Expect Philadelphia to take another step forward this year after going 9-8 in 2021.

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