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The Philadelphia Eagles could potentially insert three Week 2 starters who didn’t start in Week 1. They will play their home opener for the 2023 NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings.

The defending NFC champs defeated the New England Patriots 25-20 in Foxborough in Week 1.

Philadelphia Eagles Defeat New England Patriots

Despite an underwhelming performance, especially on offense, the Eagles snuck away with a victory. Jalen Hurts threw for only 170 yards. He also fumbled at a key moment in the game during the fourth quarter. The turnover gave the Patriots life when the visitors should’ve won the game easily.

Nick Sirianni showed no signs of panic during his postgame press conference after defeating Bill Belichick and the Patriots. He improved his record to 3-0 in season openers as a head coach.

Dallas Goedert and newcomer D’Andre Swift figure to be a bigger part of the offense in Week 2. Neither player made a significant impact in the season-opening victory.

Philadelphia Eagles Projected Week 2 Starters

The Eagles could potentially use three new starters in Week 2. While many people expected Swift as the primary running back, Kenny Gainwell got the start. He shouldered a heavy workload, going against the expectations of the “running back by committee” approach. 

The status of Nakobe Dean is in question. If he can’t go, the Eagles will likely move Christian Elliss into the starting lineup. He is the only other linebacker on the active roster. Nicholas Morrow might be a candidate to elevate from the practice squad.

There were questions heading into Week 1 about the safety position. While the overwhelming majority expected Reed Blankenship to start, the second spot was between Justin Evans and Terrell Edmunds. Evans started and played almost the entire game, with minimal snaps for Edmunds.

Injury news will trickle out as the week moves along. The quick turnaround forces Nick Sirianni to decide his Week 2 starters quickly.

  • Jalen Hurts

    Jalen Hurts

    Quarterback, #1
    Oklahoma University/University of Alabama
    4th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (53rd overall) in 2020

  • D'Andre Swift

    D'Andre Swift of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Running Back, #0
    University of Georgia
    4th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Detroit Lions (April 2023)

  • A.J. Brown

    A.J. Brown

    Wide Receiver, #11
    Ole Miss
    5th NFL season- Acquired in a trade from Tennessee Titans (April 2022)

  • DeVonta Smith

    DeVonta Smith

    Wide Receiver, #6
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (10th overall) in 2021

  • Quez Watkins

    Quez Watkins

    Wide Receiver, #16
    Southern Miss
    4th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (200th overall) in 2020

  • Dallas Goedert

    Dallas Goedert

    Tight End, #88
    South Dakota State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (48th overall) in 2018

  • Jordan Mailata

    Left Tackle, #68
    Jeff Stoutland University
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 7th Round (233rd overall) in 2018

  • Landon Dickerson

    Landon Dickerson of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Left Guard, #69
    University of Alabama
    3rd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (37th overall) in 2021

  • Jason Kelce

    Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Center, #62
    University of Cincinnati
    13th NFL Season- Drafted in 6th Round (191st overall) in 2011

  • Cam Jurgens

    Cam Jurgens

    Right Guard, #51
    University of Nebraska
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 2nd Round (51st overall) in 2022

  • Lane Johnson

    Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Right Tackle, #65
    Oklahoma University
    11th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (4th overall) in 2013

  • Brandon Graham

    Brandon Graham forcing a fumble with a hit on Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII

    Defensive End, #55
    University of Michigan
    14th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2010

  • Fletcher Cox

    Fletcher Cox of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #91
    Mississippi State
    12th NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (12th overall) in 2012

  • Jordan Davis

    Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive Tackle, #90
    University of Georgia
    2nd NFL Season- Drafted in 1st Round (13th overall) in 2022

  • Josh Sweat

    Josh Sweat of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Defensive End, #94
    Florida State
    6th NFL Season- Drafted in 4th Round (130th overall) in 2018

  • Haason Reddick

    Haason Reddick

    Edge Rusher/Linebacker, #7
    Temple University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2022)

  • Zach Cunningham

    Zach Cunningham of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #52
    Vanderbilt University
    7th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (August 2023)

  • Christian Elliss

    Christian Elliss of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Linebacker, #53
    University of Idaho
    2nd NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (September 2021)

  • Darius Slay

    Darius Slay of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #2
    Mississippi State University
    11th NFL Season- Acquired in trade from Detroit Lions (March 2020)

  • Josh Jobe

    Josh Jobe of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Cornerback, #28
    University of Alabama
    2nd NFL Season- Signed as Undrafted Free Agent (May 2022)

  • Justin Evans

    Justin Evans of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #30
    Mississippi Gulf Coast
    4th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)

  • Terrell Edmunds

    Terrell Edmunds of the Philadelphia Eagles

    Safety, #26
    Virginia Tech
    6th NFL Season- Signed in Free Agency (March 2023)

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