2010 NFL Philadelphia Eagles Regular Season Predictions

For NFL fans all across the country, the evening of April 20th served as a point of great anticipation and excitement as the 2010 NFL Regular season schedule was released. Even with the start of the regular season five months away, many NFL super-fans will begin to eagerly debate, analyze and make predictions based upon the 2010 schedule. I am not an exception to this rule. As a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, and with all of the talk swirling around the league regarding the Donovan McNabb trade, I can honestly say that I can't wait for the season to begin. With that said, I encourage you to kick back, grab a cheese steak and join me as we walk through my game by game predictions and analysis for the Philadelphia Eagles 2010 NFL regular season schedule.

Sunday, September 12 Green Bay 4:15 p.m.
Opening the regular season at home against a Green Bay Packer team that went 11-5 last year should be a real test for QB Kevin Kolb, and the Eagles offense. The Packer defensive unit is solid and QB Aaron Rodgers is the real deal. Prediction: Eagles 17 Packers 20

Sunday, September 19 at Detroit 1 p.m.
The Detroit Lions lost 14 games last year and have yet to demonstrate the competitive will to win. This will be a bounce back-game for the Eagles. Prediction: Eagles 30 Lions 17

Sunday, September 26 at Jacksonville 4:05 p.m.
This will be the Eagles second straight away game against a team with a losing record in 2009. Jacksonville does have a solid defense when healthy, but the Eagles are simply too good. Prediction: Eagles 24 Jaguars 13

Sunday, October 3 Washington 4:15 p.m.
This nationally televised game will be the "can't miss" event for all Philadelphia Eagles fans. The return of Donovan McNabb (as a Redskin) to the place he called home for over a decade. Prediction: Eagles 30 Redskins 27

Sunday, October 10 at San Francisco 8:20 p.m.
This will be a tough game. San Francisco is a well coached, running team with RB Frank Gore, and the Eagles will be coming off an emotional game. Close. Prediction: Eagles 20 49ers 23

Sunday, October 17 Atlanta 1 p.m.
Atlanta's vulnerabilities against the pass play to the Eagles strengths. Andy Reid coached teams always play well after a loss. Prediction: Eagles 28 Falcons 14

Sunday, October 24 at Tennessee 1 p.m.
The 2009 season saw flashes of greatness from Titan QB Vince Young. This will not be enough to beat a more balanced, explosive team in the Eagles. Prediction: Eagles 35 Titans17

Sunday, October 31 BYE WEEK

Sunday, November 7 Indianapolis 4:15 p.m.
Bottom line; It's hard to pick against Peyton Manning on National television. Still, as an Eagles fan this will be an important game to watch and measure against. Prediction: Eagles 23 Colts 30

Monday, November 15 at Washington 8:30 p.m.
A great "bounce back" from. By this time, the Redskins will have a good idea if the McNabb trade was worth it. My prediction is that McNabb will not turn out to be the football savior that the Redskins were looking for. This game will further reaffirm that fact. Prediction Eagles 27 Redskins 7

Sunday, November 21 NY Giants 8:20 p.m.
This is a big-time NFC East game. Always a fan favorite, it seems that the Giants and Eagles bring the best out of each other, regardless of the season. This one will come down to the end with Philadelphia losing by under a touchdown. Prediction: Eagles 17 Giants 21

Sunday, November 28 at Chicago 1 p.m.
The Bears, who went 7-9 in 2009, are turnover prone and erratic. This will play into the hands of an opportunistic Philadelphia defense. Expect a slug fest. Prediction: Eagles 17 Bears 10

Thursday, December 2 Houston 8:20 p.m.
The Texans seem to always be one or two games away from a breakthrough season. Expect more of the same. Houston has weapons, but Philadelphia has more. Prediction: Eagles 31 Texans 24

Sunday, December 12 at Dallas 8:20 p.m.
There are few teams if any that garner more hatred from the Philadelphia fans than the dreaded Dallas Cowboys. This is a revenge game for Philly. "Fly Eagles fly" in the big Dallas dome. Prediction: Eagles 27 Cowboys 24

Sunday, December 19 at NY Giants 1 p.m.
Expect the Eagles to avenge their November 21ST loss. This is a game where WR DeSean Jackson further separates himself from the pack. The Giants will not have an answer. Prediction: Eagles 33 Giants 20

Sunday, December 26 Minnesota 1 p.m.
I'm going out on a limb and saying that Brett Farve will not be the quarterback for the Vikings by the time this game arrives. The Eagles will be focused and ready for the post-season. QB Kevin Kolb, and WR Jeremy Macklin, are emerging stars. Prediction: Eagles 23 Vikings 17

Sunday, January 2 Dallas 1 p.m.
The Cowboys will come into Philadelphia with something to prove. WR Austin Miles and RB Marion Barber will prove to be too much for the Eagles. We'll end the season on a sour note, but we'll be rested and ready come Playoffs time. Prediction: Eagles 20 Cowboys 24

When all is said and done, I have the Philadelphia Eagles going 11-5, and making the playoffs as the wild-card team from the NFC East.

Sources:

NFL.Com-Conference Standings- http://www.nfl.com/standings?category=conf
NFL.Com-NFL Schedule/ Team Depth Charts- http://www.nfl.com/schedules/interactive#/team=PHI
Philadelphia Eagles Team Page-Philadelphia Eagles Schedule/News- http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/schedule.html
Eagles Trade McNabb- Espn.com- http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5055346
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