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Glenn Erby

Every season-opening game for Eagles since 2010

Detroit defeated Kansas City and the NFL’s opening matchup, and it’s officially game week for the Eagles and 29 other teams around the NFL.

Philadelphia will hit the road for a matchup against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, and it’ll be a celebration of retired quarterback, Tom Brady.

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Over the years, the Eagles have had great success in Week One, and a strong start on Sunday could again catapult the team to postseason success in late January.

With preparation for New England underway, here’s a recap of every season opener since 2010.

2010 vs. Packers

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Vick came off the bench to lead a fourth quarterback comeback that fell short.

Result: Packers 27 – Eagles 20

2011 vs. Rams

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LeSean McCoy rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown, and the Eagles sacked quarterback Sam Bradford four times in a 31-13 road win in St. Louis.

Result: Philadelphia 31- St. Louis 13

2012 vs. Browns

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Brandon Weeden threw four interceptions as a rookie, and the Eagles escaped with a 17-16 win on the road against the lowly Browns.

Result: Philadelphia 17 – Cleveland 16

2013 vs. Washington

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In the first game of the Chip Kelly era, Michael Vick outdueled Robert Griffin III.

Result: Philadelphia 33 – Washington 27

2014 vs. Jaguars

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Result: Philadelphia 34 – Jacksonville 17

2015 vs. Falcons

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Philadelphia fell behind 20-3 and lost 26-24 on the road.

Result: Atlanta 26 – Philadelphia 24

2016 vs. Browns

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The first game of the Carson Wentz era.

Result: Philadelphia 29 – Cleveland 10

2017 vs. Washington

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Eagles opened up the Super Bowl season with a 30-17 win over Washington.

Result: Philadelphia 30 – Washington 17

2018 vs. Falcons

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Result: Philadelphia 18 – Atlanta 12

2019 vs. Washington

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Result: Philadelphia 32 – Washington 27

2020 vs. Washington

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Result: Washington 27 – Philadelphia 17

2021 vs. Falcons

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Nick Sirianni’s era got off to a roaring start.

Result: Philadelphia 32 – Atlanta 6

2022 vs. Lions

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Hurts accounted for 333 yards and a touchdown.

At the same time, A.J. Brown had a Terrell Owens-like debut, racking up a career-high-tying 155 yards receiving helping the Eagles escape Ford Field with a 38-35 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Result: Eagles 38 — Lions 35

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