Ranking the Eagles’ remaining 2024 opponents, from easiest to toughest

The Eagles are 8-2 and have won six straight games since their embarrassing Week 4 loss to Tampa Bay. Philadelphia’s defense has been solid and the best in the NFL since Week 6.

Philadelphia was one of four teams with the earliest byes this year, so Nick Sirianni’s team must play 13 straight games without interruption to close out the regular season. The Birds received a mini-bye last weekend after a 26-18 victory over the Commanders on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football.

Philadelphia has the toughest stretch of games in the league, and we rank opponents from easiest to toughest.

7. Week 18: TBD vs. New York Giants (TBD/94WIP)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 25: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants goes out of the pocket during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Both teams face changes in New York. The Giants are in tank mode, moved on from Daniel Jones and have nothing to play for other than the No. 1 overall pick.

6. Week 14: Sunday, December 8 vs. Carolina Panthers at 1:00 p.m.+ (FOX/94WIP)

September 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) on the line against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Panthers are 3-7 and looking toward 2025, when a new quarterback and personnel change could occur.

5. Week 17: Sunday, December 29 vs. the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 p.m.+ (FOX/94WIP)

October 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball to wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia was successful against the Cowboys at home, and they might be able to win the NFC East with a blowout victory against a Dallas team ready to fire their head coach.

4. Week 12: Sunday, November 24 at Los Angeles Rams at 8:20 p.m.+ (NBC^/94WIP)

November 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, United States; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the second half at SOFI Stadium. Mandatory credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp offer a pretty formidable duo at the wide receiver position, but the Eagles will counter with Darius Slay, Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. This game is about the clash of wits between Rams head coach Sean McVay and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

3. Week 16: Sunday, December 22 at Washington Commanders at 1:00 p.m.+ (FOX/94WIP)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the first half against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

The Commanders are getting better and have had the Eagles number for the last three years. Both teams are in the race for the playoffs, and this could be a tough matchup.

2. Week 13: Sunday, December 1 at Baltimore Ravens at 4:25 p.m.+ (CBS/94WIP)

1. Week 15: Sunday, December 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4:25 p.m.+ (FOX/94WIP)

August 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Justin Fields (2) take the field for a pregame against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, but the Week 15 game against Pittsburgh provides another litmus test against an AFC power. Philadelphia is starting to hit its stride and should pull away late to defeat the Steelers.

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