Breaking down each quarter of the Eagles’ 2026 schedule

The Philadelphia Eagles enter 2026 carrying expectations that only a handful of NFL franchises understand. Nick Sirianni's team has reached the postseason in five consecutive seasons, appeared in two Super Bowls, and added another Lombardi Trophy to one of football's proudest organizations. The reward for sustained success is often a difficult schedule, and Philadelphia once again faces one of the league's more demanding slates.

Five standalone primetime games, an international trip to London, Thanksgiving in Dallas, and a late-season gauntlet against playoff-caliber opponents make this one of the NFL's most fascinating schedules. Here's how each quarter of Philadelphia's 2026 regular season shapes up. Quarter 1 (Weeks 1-4): Division stakes and revenge opportunities The Eagles waste no time jumping into meaningful football.

Opening against Washington at Lincoln Financial Field immediately places NFC East implications front and center. Washington continues building toward contender status, making Week 1 far more significant than most season openers. Road games at Tennessee and Chicago follow.

The Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against the Bears already carries extra emotion after Philadelphia's frustrating Black Friday loss in Chicago during 2025. Returning to Soldier Field under the national spotlight creates one of the season's early measuring-stick moments. The opening quarter concludes with another playoff-caliber test when the Rams visit Philadelphia.