Eagles Projected to Finish 11-6 and Claim 2026 Wild Card as Dallas Takes NFC East
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Updated · Bleeding Green Nation · May 14
Eagles Projected to Finish 11-6 and Claim 2026 Wild Card as Dallas Takes NFC East
4 articles · Updated · Bleeding Green Nation · May 14
An early game-by-game projection pegs Philadelphia at 11-6 in 2026, good enough for a Wild Card berth but not a third straight NFC East title.
The forecast leans on a favorable path—the Eagles have the NFL’s seventh-easiest schedule by projected win totals—even with expected stumbles against teams such as the Bears, Rams, Cowboys, Seahawks and 49ers.
Key swing points include a new-look offense under coordinator Sean Mannion, questions about Jalen Hurts and the offensive line, and the impact of Jeff Stoutland’s departure.
Vic Fangio’s defense is projected as the roster’s stabilizing force, helping Philadelphia extend its run of double-digit-win, playoff-caliber seasons under Nick Sirianni.
The outlook still stops short of a deep run: Dallas is picked to win the division, and Philadelphia is forecast to reach the postseason again but lose its first playoff game.
Hailed as offseason winners, why are the Eagles still projected to lose the NFC East to their rival Cowboys?
Can a new offense save Jalen Hurts' career, or is his 2027 departure from Philadelphia now inevitable?
Did trading a star receiver for a rookie and a new scheme fix the Eagles or doom their championship window?