The Eagles are finally at the preseason stage, and the opener gives them a familiar August measuring stick in the Baltimore Ravens.
Philadelphia enters with a roster packed with talent and a pile of position battles still waiting to be sorted out. This first game should offer an early look at several of those questions, especially against a Ravens team that has gone through plenty of changes.
So what should Eagles fans expect when the two teams line up? Here are five initial gut feelings on how it might play out.
The biggest edge for Philadelphia should come on defense. Camp buzz has followed this unit from front to back, and the front seven is the group most likely to set the tone. Moro Ojomo, Ty Robinson, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Smael Mondon Jr. all feel like names to watch for a big day.
The offense, meanwhile, may need some time to settle in. Sean Mannion is running the show as first-time offensive coordinator, and that kind of change rarely looks smooth right away.
The quarterback play should be better than in 2025, but explosive plays may not show up immediately. If the Eagles get past 17 points, that should count as a solid result.
One player who looks primed to leave a mark is Darius Cooper. He has been one of the stars of camp for a second straight year, but the attention around him is louder now than it was in 2025. With plenty of snaps likely coming his way, there should be at least one standout catch in him against Baltimore.
On the other side of the ball, Kelee Ringo feels like a likely target for trouble if he ends up matched with Ja'Kobi Lane. Lane is described as a legit monster with real NFL wide receiver upside, and Ringo has been a liability in this secondary for years. That matchup could get ugly fast.
Big picture, the Eagles’ depth looks stronger than it has in a long time. That reflects the work Howie Roseman has done through drafts, signings, and trades over the last few years.
Baltimore, with a new coaching staff and a roster still being figured out, enters with more uncertainty. On paper, that should leave Philadelphia favored - and probably winning.
Probably.
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