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2024 Philadelphia Eagles Predictions with Odds to Win the Super Bowl

by Ryan Cobbett - 8/22/2024

Philadelphia Eagles predictions Jalen Hurts

Last season the Philadelphia Eagles finished second in the NFC East division with an 11-6 record, one game shy of the Cowboys. They finished the season on a 1-5 stretch which catapulted Dallas into the top spot in the division. Despite being five games over .500, the Eagles finished the year with a mere +5-point differential, indicating some luck in their games. That luck ran out when they met Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs, where they lost, 32-9.

Jalen Hurts, despite the internal turmoil, put together a fine season. He threw for 3,858 yards, finishing with a 65.4% CMP% while adding 23 touchdowns. He threw 15 interceptions, which was the third highest mark in the league last season behind Sam Howell and Josh Allen, while also finishing with six fumbles. Hurts also finished second on the team in rushing yards, as he picked up another 605 yards on the ground with 15 rushing touchdowns. D’Andre Swift led the ground game with 1,049 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 229 carries. A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith have formed quite the duo, as both receivers finished with over 1,000 yards receiving this season. Brown led the way with 1,456 yards which also ranked fifth in the NFL, with Smith adding another 1,066 yards. They both brought in seven touchdowns each.

Safety Reed Blankenship led the defense with 113 tackles and was the lone Eagles player to record more than 100 tackles. Blankenship also recorded 11 pass deflections, three interceptions, and two TFLs. Defensive end Haason Reddick led the team with 11 sacks and 13 TFLs. Linebacker Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Jalen Carter combined for 12.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. Cornerback Darius Slay Jr. led the way with 15 pass deflections and also added 57 tackles and two interceptions. 

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Philadelphia Eagles Key Additions/Losses

Though not a rebuild, the Eagles were forced to reload as they lost a few key pieces from last year’s squad. Jason Kelce retired, leaving a big hole in the middle of the offensive line. The offense also lost D’Andre Swift, as he signed with the Bears during the offseason. On defense, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox is gone, while Haason Reddick and safety Kevin Byard will not be back, either.

The Eagles replaced Swift with Saquon Barkley, while they also brought in Davante Parker, who will provide great depth for the Eagles at wide receiver. Kenny Pickett is now slotted in as the QB2 behind Hurts on the depth chart. The defense added linebackers Devin White and Bryce Huff while the secondary got better with C.J. Gardner-Johnson suiting up in green this season.

Philadelphia Eagles New Kids on the Block

The Eagles had nine picks in this draft and did a great job addressing their needs, especially in the secondary. The Eagles have two legit candidates to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award after using their first two picks on standout college corners, Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo and Cooper DeJean out of Iowa. They used two more picks on the defense, drafting edge rusher Jalyx Hunt out of Houston Christian and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. out of Clemson. With the remaining picks they added depth on the offense, drafting two offensive lineman as well as running back Will Shipley and do it all wide receiver Ainias Smith.

Philadelphia Eagles X-Factors

Hurts Health- Down the stretch, we saw Hurts at less than 100%. We also saw him as both a touchdown and turnover machine. His performance is imperative for this team moving forward, especially with the Cowboys in prime position to defend their NFC East title. Hurts will need to stay healthy, figure out the internal issues with the coaching staff, and limit the turnovers if he wants to lead this team to a deep playoff run.

Philadelphia Eagles Notable Odds

Super Bowl Winner: +1300

NFC Champion: +550

NFC East Winner: -140

NFL MVP- Jalen Hurts: +1400

AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year- Cooper DeJean: +3500

Philadelphia Eagles Schedule Breakdown

Predicted Win Total: 10.5 Games

With all the success hanging around Hurts, I love the Eagles to reach the over mark on their win total. At first glance, there are 10 wins, just two losses, and five toss up games. In order for the over to hit, they would need to just win one of those toss up games and take care of business everywhere else. With four mulligans, this is one of the easier win totals to pick. The Eagles lucked out with a lot of their tougher games coming at home, giving them an edge. The schedule down the stretch is as much of a cakewalk as one could have in the NFL.

Philadelphia Eagles Predictions

The secondary got better, and the run game can now compliment the QB, especially with Barkley’s capabilities in the pass game. They have not exactly replaced Kelce on the line, but this offense should still be dynamic, especially if they can limit the turnovers. I like the Eagles to give the Cowboys a fight in the NFC East. As for futures, give me the over on the win total and pay close attention to both Quinyon Mitchell (+1600) and Cooper DeJean (+3500) for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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