The Eagles wrapped up practice on Friday and are now a little over 48 hours away from kicking off the 2023 season on the road against the New England Patriots.
Philadelphia has a loaded roster with few holes, and there is potential for a ton of offensive explosions and a defense that forces turnovers while swarming the quarterback.
Buy Eagles TicketsAll-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts is a year wiser and has the NFL’s top offensive line, a dynamic list of pass catchers, and dual threats at the running back spot.
With the Eagles set to depart for Foxborough on Saturday, here’s one bold prediction for every position group ahead of the season opener.
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurt has scored 10+ touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. He’ll do it again in 2023, all while throwing for 4,000+ yards and smashing Carson Wentz’s single season record from 2019.
RB
Philadelphia will take a committee approach to running the football in 2023, and it’ll allow Three different running backs to shine brightly.
Rashaad Penny will rush for 1,000 yards, while Kenneth Gainwell will have 400 yards ruhing and 30 receptions.
D’Andre Swift will log 40+ catches and 300 yards rushing.
WR
Philadelphia will again have two 1,000-yard receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, as they’ll accomplish the feat in back to back seasons.
TE
Albert Okwuegbunam is the fourth tight end on the Eagles roster and he’ll roam free in a skill group full of dynamic playmaker.
After escaping Denver, the versatile tight end complements Dallas Goedert with 35+ catches as the third tight end.
OL
Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson will combine to allow zero sacks and four total quarterback pressures all season.
DL
Jalen Carter is going to run away with the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, and it won’t even be close.
Edge rusher
Nolan Smith and Haason Reddick are going to combine for 25 sacks, with the rookie falling short of double digits.
LB
Like Roman Reigns, Nakobe Dean wants to be acknowledged, and he’ll put his stamp on a solid second season with 120+ tackles.
CB
With Philadelphia looking for a return trip to the Super Bowl, Sean Desai will shock everyone by sliding James Bradberry to the slot and Josh Jobe to the outside cornerback position down the stretch.
S
Reed Blankenship is nobody’s spoiled milk, and he’ll prove his worth by logging 80+ tackles, 4 interceptions and a Pro Bowl berth.
