The first Sunday of the 2024 NFL regular season is finally here! Get ready for some exciting football action!
For all Philadelphia Eagles fans out there, here’s a comprehensive rooting guide for the Week 1 games.
NFC EAST
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at NEW YORK GIANTS: While the Giants might not be a strong team this season, it’s important for them to win some games so they don’t get the top draft pick to potentially replace Daniel Jones. However, for now, Eagles fans should root for the Vikings to ensure the Giants aren’t a threat in the division.
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: To maintain the Commanders as non-threats in the division, Eagles fans should cheer for the Buccaneers. Additionally, the Eagles own the Commanders’ 2025 fifth-round pick, adding more incentive to root against them.
DALLAS COWBOYS at CLEVELAND BROWNS: As the biggest threat to the Eagles in the NFC East, it’s always satisfying to see the Cowboys lose. Therefore, Eagles fans should root for the Browns in this matchup.
DRAFT PICK WATCH
LOS ANGELES RAMS at DETROIT LIONS: With the Eagles owning the Lions’ fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s crucial to root for the Rams in this game. The Lions could potentially be a bigger threat to the Eagles in the NFC Playoff Picture.
HOUSTON TEXANS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: For the Eagles’ benefit, it’s best to cheer for the Colts as they own the Texans’ fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
NFC PLAYOFF PICTURE
PITTSBURGH STEELERS at ATLANTA FALCONS: In this AFC versus NFC matchup, Eagles fans should root for the Steelers as they are poised to face the Falcons in Week 2, and a loss here could make them more desperate.
ARIZONA CARDINALS at BUFFALO BILLS: Support the Bills in this game against the Cardinals as it’s an AFC versus NFC matchup and also because Jonathan Gannon is associated with the Cardinals.
TENNESSEE TITANS at CHICAGO BEARS: Eagles fans should root for the Titans over the Bears as they aim to see a non-Texans team win the AFC South.
CAROLINA PANTHERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: It’s a tough call between the Panthers and Saints, but Eagles fans should lean towards rooting for the Panthers as they may be the bigger threat in the NFC.
DENVER BRONCOS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: In this AFC versus NFC matchup, Eagles fans should support the Broncos over the Seahawks.
NEW YORK JETS at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Given the 49ers as potential threats in the NFC playoff picture, Eagles fans should root for the Jets in this game.
WHAT’S LEFT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at CINCINNATI BENGALS: Looking ahead, it may be preferable to face the Bengals rather than the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Therefore, Eagles fans should root for the Bengals in this matchup.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at MIAMI DOLPHINS: Eagles fans should root for the Jaguars to defeat the Dolphins and see a non-Texans team win the AFC South.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: Considering draft pick scenarios, Eagles fans should support the Chargers over the Raiders in this matchup.
