Eagles-Chiefs Preview: 7 Predictions For A Super Bowl Rematch
We have waited since April to finally see the Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. The anxiety level seems far less than I expected, mainly because of a very impressive 8-1 start for the Philadelphia Eagles.
With a perfect 6-0 mark in the NFC and also a 3-0 mark in the NFC East, a win on Monday Night Football feels like gravy to me. If the Eagles win, I believe the race for the top spot in the NFC is over. If the Eagles lose, it’s a non-conference loss, so the pressure won’t be as bad. Here are some things I expect you will see tonight.
Jalen Hurts will be ready for Prime Time…again!
Jalen showed me in Super Bowl LVII that he was ready to duel a guy like Patrick Mahomes with all the pressure on his shoulders. Tonight won’t pale in comparison. Watch Jalen shine!
DeVonta Smith will be the Eagles leading receiver.
A.J. Brown has gotten all the headlines. Tonight it will be DeVonta Smith time. He will benefit from the attention that Brown will demand. I’d bet over 1.5 receptions for Julio Jones too.
The return of Cam Jurgens will bolster the run game.
The run game has struggled without Cam Jurgens. He’s back tonight. I’m expecting the best rushing performance in a month from a variety of the backs. D’Andre Swift will be a factor by rushing and pass receiving.
Nick Sirianni will coach aggressively looking to make a statement.
Nick showed he wasn’t afraid to roll the dice, even in a big game. Tonight is a stage where he needs that confidence. No field goals tonight, Nick! I think he’s heading to the tables with a ton of cash!
Eagles Special Teams won’t let them down.
In the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, a terrible punt and poor punt coverage left the Eagles defending a first-and-goal situation. This year, the special teams aren’t a weakness. Tonight, they will be a strength.
The Eagles won’t turn the ball over.
What have Jalen Hurts and his teammates heard about since last February? The turnover that Jalen and DeVonta both say cost them the Super Bowl. You can’t gift a team like the Chiefs seven free points. Ball security must improve in the second half of the season, and I’m betting it starts tonight!
The Chiefs though will turn it over twice!
The Eagles will snag an interception in the first half and recover a fumble in the second half. It’s time for the secondary to step up and make an impact. Tonight is the night. I’m betting on a Bradberry interception as a bit of redemption in this Super Bowl rematch!
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Philadelphia Eagles Projected 2023 Week 11 Starters
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback, #1
Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020D'Andre Swift
Running Back, #0
University of Georgia
4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)A.J. Brown
Wide Receiver, #11
Ole Miss
5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)DeVonta Smith
Wide Receiver, #6
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021Julio Jones
Wide Receiver, #80
University of Alabama
13th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (October 2023)Jack Stoll
Tight End, #89
University of Nebraska
3rd NFL Season, Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2021)Jordan Mailata
Left Tackle, #68
Jeff Stoutland University
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018Landon Dickerson
Left Guard, #69
University of Alabama
3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021Jason Kelce
Center, #62
University of Cincinnati
13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011Cam Jurgens
Right Guard, #51
University of Nebraska
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022Lane Johnson
Left Tackle, #65
Oklahoma University
11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013Josh Sweat
Defensive End, #94
Florida State
6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018Fletcher Cox
Defensive Tackle, #91
Mississippi State
12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012Jordan Davis
Defensive Tackle, #90
University of Georgia
2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022Milton Williams
Defensive Tackle, #93
Louisiana Tech
3rd NFL Season, Drafted in 3rd Round (73rd Overall) in 2021Haason Reddick
Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
Temple University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)Zach Cunningham
Linebacker, #52
Vanderbilt University
7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)Nicholas Morrow
Linebacker, #41
Greensville University
6th NFL Season, Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)Darius Slay
Cornerback, #2
Mississippi State
11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)James Bradberry
Cornerback, #24
University of Arkansas/Samford University
8th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (May 2022)Kevin Byard
Safety, #31
Middle Tennessee State
8th NFL Season, Acquired in trade from Tennessee Titans (October 2023)Reed Blankenship
Safety, #32
Middle Tennessee State
2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)
