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Following last season’s impressive 14-3 record that saw the Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC and appear in the Super Bowl LVII, fans will be hoping the team can go one better this year and lift the trophy.
While the Kansas City Chiefs ran out narrow 38 to 35 winners on February 23rd, the Eagles can be proud of themselves after a tough season.
Philadelphia Eagles’ 2022 Season
With only three losses against the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles enjoyed an impressive 2022 campaign.
A 38 to 7 victory over the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff and a 31-7 defeat of the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game put them in a great position for their February Super Bowl LVII meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs proved to be one step too far, but what awaits in 2023?
Philadelphia Eagles 2023 Chances
The Eagles season starts on September 10th with a visit to the New England Patriots’ Gillette Stadium, and the game will be televised on CBS. They start the season as favorites to win the NFC at +330 with the San Francisco 49ers narrowly behind them at +400. Sportsbook operators see the Eagles and 49ers as the clear favorites, with the Dallas Cowboys around double the odds at +650 and the Detroit Lions at even longer odds at +900.
In the bigger picture, Kansas City remains the favorite for this season’s Super Bowl at +600, with the Eagles second favorites at +750. Sports fans can check in sportstalkphilly.com for all the latest betting odds on the NFC at various sportsbooks, as these odds are bound to change when the season gets underway.
Jalen Hurts will look to kick on from an impressive season after signing a contract extension. At just 25 years old, the Eagles have a quarterback with the potential to win the 2023 Offensive Player of the Year. Hurts is set to be the main man and keeping him fit and happy will be the priority of the coaching staff.
The acquisition of Jalen Carter in the 2023 NFL Draft could prove to be a shrewd business. After trading up to 9th pick with the Bears, they secured a serious talent who will be hoping to put off-the-field issues behind him and repay the faith shown in him.
Fletcher Cox could be a key figure in how Carter fits in and fans are also excited to see defensive tack Jordan Davis develop further. Last year’s draft had a good run in the team before an injury sidelined him. His return proved he has plenty of potential, making four tackles in the three playoffs.
Head Coach Nick Sirianni remains in place to try and give the city of Philadelphia something to cheer about. General Manager Howie Roseman’s reputation precedes him and his recent activity in the transfer market has shown how effective he can be.
The team sees new Offensive and Defensive coordinators step into the void left behind by Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen. Brian Johnson and Sean Desai will fill these positions and will want to make an immediate impact.
Key Additions and Departures
As well as Jalen Carter, other draft picks include Nolan Smith, Tyler Steen, Sydney Brown, Kelee Ringo, Tanner McKee, and Moro Ojomo.
They will be joined by a selection of other key additions to the Eagles in quarterback Marcus Mariota, Greedy Williams, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Rashaad Penny.
With so many players coming into the Eagles’ 2023 roster, they had to make room and some of the most significant departures include Miles Sanders, Javon Hargrave, Isaac Seumalo, and Marcus Epps.
Conclusion
Eagles fans will have a good feeling about this season and with good reason. They have kept a solid team from last season and made some interesting signings. They have shown that they are capable of reaching the Super Bowl, and this year they will want to lift the trophy.
Some key fixtures to put in your diary include their meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs on week 11, the San Francisco 49ers on week 13, and week 16’s meeting with the New York Giants.
These fixtures could have a huge bearing on the season and the form of Hurts, the potential of Carter, and the return of Jason Kelce could all make a big difference.