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The NFL has officially pulled the curtain back on the 2026 season! While the Eagles' strength of schedule looked "easy" on paper heading into the spring, the league did Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni no favors with a travel-heavy, primetime-loaded slate. Plus, the rookies have officially reported to the NovaCare Complex and claimed their new threads—including a controversial and legendary choice for our first-round pick.

In this episode, we dive into:

The 2026 Schedule: Primetime Birds

The Eagles are officially the darlings of the NFL schedule-makers. We break down the eight standalone games that will have the eyes of the nation on Philadelphia:

• The International Stage: We’re headed back to London! We preview the Week 5 matchup against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
• Holiday Heat: For the second time in three years, the Eagles are playing on Thanksgiving, this time heading to Dallas for a high-stakes divisional battle.
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• The Gauntlet Finish: We analyze the brutal four-game stretch to end the year: Seahawks (Saturday), Texans (Thursday), at 49ers (Sunday Night), and at Giants. Can the Birds survive this December marathon?

Rookie Jersey Numbers: The #9 is Back

The most talked-about news of the week isn't a signing—it’s a number. Makai Lemon has officially been assigned #9. We discuss:

• The Nick Foles Connection: Lemon spoke with the Super Bowl LII MVP to get his blessing. Is it too much pressure for a rookie WR, or the perfect way to start a new legacy?
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• The Full List: We run through the rest of the class, from Eli Stowers taking #87 (a nod to the Brent Celek days?) to Cole Payton rocking #10 and Markel Bell in #72.
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• Fresh Aesthetics: Who has the best look in the rookie class? We rank the new numbers from a "look good, play good" perspective.

Schedule Winners and Losers

We look at the bye week (Week 10) placement and the "mini-byes" created by the Thursday night games. Plus, we give our way-too-early win-loss predictions now that we know exactly when and where the Birds are playing.

The path to Super Bowl LXI is set, and the rookies are suited up. Tune in for the full breakdown of the Eagles' 2026 calendar!