Gridiron Prediction’s 2021 Philadelphia Eagles Preview

(Photo Credit – John Munson/AP Photo)

Key Players Returning:

QB Jalen Hurts, RB/KR Miles Sanders, WR Jalen Reagor, WR/PR Greg Ward, TE Zach Ertz, TE Dallas Goedert, OC Jason Kelce, OG Brandon Brooks, OG Issac Seumalo, OT Andre Dillard, OT Lane Johnson, DE Derek Barnett, DE Brandon Graham, DE Josh Sweat, DT Fletcher Cox, DT Javon Hargrave, LB T.J. Edwards, LB Alex Singleton, CB Avonte Maddox, CB Darius Slay, FS Marcus Epps, FS Rodney McCloud, and PK Jake Elliot.

Key Players Departing:

QB Carson Wentz (Colts), WR DeSean Jackson (Rams), WR Alshon Jeffery (UFA), DT Malik Jackson (Browns), LB Nathan Gerry (49ers), LB Duke Riley (Dolphins), CB Nickell Robey-Coleman (Lions), SS Jalen Mills (Patriots), and PT Cameron Johnston (Texans).

Key Players Added:

QB Joe Flacco (Jets), LB Eric Wilson (Vikings), CB Steven Nelson (Steelers), SS Anthony Harris (Vikings), and PT Arryn Siposs (Lions).

Draft Picks:

Round 1: 
Pick 010 – WR DeVonta Smith (Alabama)
Round 2:  Pick 037 – OC Landon Dickerson (Alabama)
Round 3:  Pick 073 – DT Milton Williams (Louisiana Tech)
Round 4:  Pick 123 – CB Zech McPherson (Texas Tech)
Round 5:  Pick 150 – RB Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis)
Round 6:  Pick 189 – DT Marlon Tuipulotu (USC)
Round 6:  Pick 191 – DE Tarron Jackson (Coastal Carolina)
Round 6:  Pick 224 – LB/S  LaCoby Stevens (LSU)
Round 7:  Pick 234 – LB Patrick Johnson (Tulane)

2020 Results:

W01  @ Football Team L  17-27
W02  RAMS  L  19-37
W03  BENGALS  T  23-23
W04  @ 49ers  W  25-20
W05  @ Steelers  L  29-38
W06  RAVENS  L  28-30
W07  GIANTS  W  22-21
W08  COWBOYS  W  23-9
W10  @ Giants  L  17-27
W11  @ Browns  L  17-22
W12  SEAHAWKS  L  17-23
W13  @ Packers  L  16-30
W14  SAINTS  W  24-21
W15  @ Cardinals  L  26-33
W16  @ Cowboys  L 17-37
W17  FOOTBALL TEAM  L  14-20

Team Info:

2020 Overall:  4-11-1 (4th in NFC East)

Home:  3-4-1
Away:  1-7
East:  2-4
NFC:  4-8
AFC:  0-3-1

Head Coach:  Nick Sirianni

Philadelphia:  0-0
Career:  0-0
Playoffs:  0-0

Returning Statistical Leaders:

Passing: 
Jalen Hurts (77-148, 1061 yards, 52.0%, 7.2 avg., 6 TD, 4 INT)
Rushing: 
Miles Sanders (164 car., 867 yards, 5.3 avg., 6 TD)
Receiving: 
Greg Ward (53 rec., 419 yards, 7.9 avg., 6 TD)
Yards After Catch: 
Miles Sanders (219)
TD’s Scored: 
Greg Ward/Miles Sanders (6)
Sacks: 
Fletcher Cox (6.5)
Tackles: 
Alex Singleton (120)
Interceptions: 
Marcus Epps (2)
Pass Deflections: 
Rodeny McCleod (7)
Tackles For Loss: 
Fletcher Cox/Josh Sweat (11)
Forced Fumbles: 
Josh Sweat (3)
Kick Returns: 
Boston Scott (28 car., 590 yards, 21.1 avg., 0 TD)
Punt Returns: 
Greg Ward (21 car., 134 yards, 6.4 avg., 0 TD)
Kicking:  Jake Elliott (14-19 fg/fga., 74%, 24-26 xp/xpa., 66 pts.)
Punting: 
Jake Elliott (2 punts, 77 yards, 38.5 avg., 1 in20)

Projected Offensive Starters:

QB:  1  Jalen Hurts
RB:  26  Miles Sanders
WR:  84  Greg Ward
WR:  18  Jalen Reagor
WR:  6  DeVonta Smith  |R|
TE:  86  Zach Ertz
LT:  68  Jordan Mailata
LG:  73  Isaac Seumalo
OC:  62  Jason Kelce
RG:  79  Brandon Brooks
RT:  65  Lane Johnson
KR:  16  Quez Watkins
PK:  4  Jake Elliott

Projected Defensive Starters:

DE:  96  Derek Barnett
DT:  91  Fletcher Cox
DT:  93  Javon Hargrave
DE:  55  Brandon Graham
LB:  58  Genard Avery
LB:  50  Eric Martin
LB:  49  Alex Singleton
CB:  24  Darius Slay
CB:  3  Steven Nelson
FS:  28  Anthony Harris
SS:  42  K’Von Wallace
PR:  18  Jalen Reagor
PT:  8  Arryn Siposs

Team Grades:

Offense

Quarterbacks:  C
Running Backs:  B
Wide Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  C

Defense

Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  B

Special Teams

Kick Returners:  C
Punt Returners:  B
Kickers:  C
Punters:  C

Schedule:

09/12 
@ Falcons  |  Philadelphia leads the series 20-15-1.  The Eagles are 3-4 since 2011, and their last series win (18-12) was in 2018.

09/19  49ERS  |  Philadelphia trails the series 13-15.  The Eagles are 2-2 since 2011, and their last series loss (21-26) was in 2014.

09/27  @ Cowboys  |  Philadelphia trials the series 46-67.  The Eagles are 9-11 since 2011, and their last series road win (37-9) was in 2017.

10/03  CHIEFS  |  The series is tied 4-4.  The Eagles lost (20-27) the last meeting between teams in 2017.

10/10  @ Panthers  |  Philadelphia leads the series 7-5.  The Eagles lost (17-21) the last meeting between teams in 2018, and their last series win (28-23) was in 2017.

10/14  BUCCANEERS  |  Philadelphia leads the series 10-9.  The Eagles lost (21-27) the last meeting between teams in 2018, and their last series win (31-20) was in 2013.

10/24  @ Raiders  |  Philadelphia leads the series 7-6.  The Eagles won (19-10) the last meeting between teams in 2017.

10/31  @ Lions  |  Philadelphia leads the series 11-6-1.  The Eagles lost (24-27) the last meeting between teams in 2019, and their last series road win (35-32) was in 2010.

11/07  CHARGERS  |  Philadelphia trails the series 5-7.  The Eagles won (26-24) the last meeting between teams in 2017.

11/14  @ Broncos  |  Philadelphia leads the series 8-5.  The Eagles won (51-23) the last meeting between teams in 2017.

11/21  SAINTS  |  Philadelphia leads the series 18-15.  The Eagles won (24-21) last season’s meeting between teams, and their last series loss (14-20) was in 2018.

11/28  @ Giants  |  Philadelphia leads the series 66-45-1,.  The Eagles are 15-5 since 2011, and their last series road win (34-17) was in 2019.

12/05  @ Jets  |  Philadelphia leads the series 11-0.  The Eagles won (31-6) the last meeting between teams in 2017.

12/19  FOOTBALL TEAM  |  Philadelphia trails the series 51-57-3.  The Eagles are 11-9 since 2011, and their last series home win (32-27) was in 2019.

12/26  GIANTS  |  The Eagles last series road loss (7-15) was in 2013.

01/02  @ Football Team  |  The Eagles last series road win (37-27) was in 2019.

01/09  COWBOYS  |  The Eagles last series home loss (20-27) was in 2018.

Prediction:

3-14 (4th in NFC East)

Series Histories:  Histories are from the inception of the first Super Bowl season through present day. Meetings prior to 1966 are not included.  Playoff wins are included in the year the season took place.  For example, if a team won a wildcard game played in 2020, the game will be listed under the 2019 season.