Eagles 2026 schedule: Looking at the pros and cons

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Jalen Hurts #1 and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles speak during warm ups prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 04, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Eagles’ 2026 schedule has been revealed and now it’s time to analyze the advantages and disadvantages. PROS The Eagles have the seventh-easiest schedule based on 2026 projected win totals .

The Eagles will be favored in their first two games. There’s a good opportunity to start the season on a positive note. The Eagles have a rest advantage with a bye ahead of their Week 11 home game against the Steelers.

After they get home from their Week 5 game in London, the Eagles won’t get on a plane to fly to a game again until they head to play the Cowboys in Week 12. Coming off playing on Thanksgiving, the Eagles have a mini-bye ahead of their Week 13 game against the Cards. Helps to mitigate flights out west in back-to-back weeks to Texas and Arizona.

Coming off playing on Saturday in Week 15, the Eagles have an extra day of rest entering their Week 16 game against the Texans on Christmas Eve. Houston plays at 1:00 PM on Sunday prior to traveling to Philly. Coming off playing on Christmas Eve, the Eagles have a mini-bye ahead of their Week 17 game against the Whiners.