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All Time Series Record (28 Meetings): Tied 14 – 14
All Time Score: Eagles 671 Vikings 617

1st Game (10/28/62): Vikings 31 Eagles 21
Last Game (10/7/18): Vikings 23 Eagles 21
Last Game at Stadium (SB LII): Eagles 41 Patriots 33
Last Game vs Vikings at Stadium (12/15/13): Vikings 48 Eagles 30

Biggest Win (9/14/80): Eagles 42 Vikings 7
Biggest Loss (12/15/63): Vikings 34 Eagles 13

Eagles Away Record vs Vikings (11 Meetings): 4 – 7

All Time Playoff Record vs Vikings: 4 – 0

Most Notable Game: Jan 21, 2018 NFC Championship Eagles 38 Vikings 7

Trends:
Eagles have won 2 of 3, 7 of 10, and 10 of 14 vs Vikings
Carson Wentz is 1 of 6 in Dome Stadiums
Kirk Cousins is 5 – 2 vs Eagles

Story: My story revolves around a playoff game but not the NFC Championship. January 16, 2005, I am out with friends Joe and Karen and Karen’s parents at a place called Champs (now PJ Whelihan’s) getting ready to watch the game. The bar is very quiet (which is not my scene), and Karen turns to me and says, “Jamie, you are being very quiet. Are you ok?” I respond, “It’s quiet in here. I am not sure what to say.” Joe turns to me and says, “What do you mean? Just say whatever!” I respond, “Ok. E A G L E S EAGLES!” as loudly as I can. Next thing I know, the owner of the bar comes over with a round of beers and tells us he was hoping someone would do that! Every time the Eagles scored they would bring the microphone over and I would lead everyone in the fight song, I was interviewed and in the local paper the following day, and of course the Eagles won 27-14 on their way to going to Super Bowl XXXIX. It was a good day that day! I look to have the same thing happen this Sunday!

Current Line: Vikings –3 O/U 44

Prediction: I think this will be a close game. If it comes down to who has the ball last I hope the defense has a huge stop. If we have the ball, I have no doubt Carson will lead his first ever game winning drive. Eagles 28 Vikings 23

Go BIRDS!!!

All Time Series (10 Meetings): Eagles lead 10-0
All Time Score: Eagles 271 Jets 171

1st Game (Dec 9, 1973): Eagles 24 Jets 23
Last Game (Sept 27, 2015): Eagles 24 Jets 17

Biggest Win (Dec 18, 1977): Eagles 27 Jets 0
Biggest Loss: Not Applicable

Trends: Eagles won last 10 games vs Jets
Eagles have won 5 in a row at home vs Jets
Eagles have won 7 of 8 vs AFC teams (Includes Playoffs)
Jets have lost 6 consecutive regular season games
Jets have lost 7 of 8 games on the road
Jets have lost 3 consecutive years coming off the bye week

Current Line: Eagles -14 Over/Under 43.5

Story: Largest Lead ever held by the Jets (21 points)

Although the Eagles have won all 10 meetings against the Jets, on October 3, 1993, (my 1st game that I was able to watch once out of the Navy) the Jets jumped out to a 21-0 lead by 3 minutes into the 2nd quarter led by Jets QB Boomer Esiason. Although (NFL Offensive Player of the Month in September) Randall Cunningham started the game, he was hurt in the game (fractured leg, lost for the season) and on came back up Bubby Brister. By the beginning of the 4th quarter the Eagles had tied it up at 28. After a 3 and out by the Jets, a good punt had the Eagles pinned on the 1 yard line. The next play from scrimmage, Bubby Brister went back to pass and to avoid the rush threw the ball away from inside the end zone. The call was Intentional Grounding in the End Zone and a Safety awarded to the Jets. The ensuing drive had Boomer bringing the Jets down the field to the Eagle 10. The next pass for Boomer would be picked off by Eric Allen and returned 94 yards for a touchdown. That score would be the game winner keeping the Eagles undefeated at 4-0.
Final Score: Eagles 35 Jets 30

The Philly Sports Guy Prediction: Eagles 31 Jets 9

All Time Series (43 Meetings): Packers lead 27-16
All Time Score: Packers 881 Eagles 712

1st Game (Oct 29, 1933): Packers 35 Eagles 9
Last Game (Nov 28, 2016): Packers 27 Eagles 13

Biggest Win (Dec 5, 2004): Eagles 47 Packers 17
Biggest Loss (Nov 11, 1962): Packers 49 Eagles 0

Most Notable Game (Dec 26, 1960): 1960 NFL Championship Eagles 17 Packers 13

All Time Playoff (3 Meetings): Eagles lead 2-1

Trends: Packers have won last 2 meeting and 5 of last 6
Eagles are 5-17 at Lambeau and have been outscored 531-358
Eagles have won 3 in a row on Thursday Night Football (2 on the road)
Packers are 6-2 on TNF all wins coming against Division opponents
Packers are 5-0 at home on TNF

Story: Lambeau Field and Green Bay is a nice place to visit. The people there are friendly and the area around the stadium is full of things to do. The field is like going to a high school football game and if it’s cold, you better bring a cushion, because the bleachers are cold, and packed to the gills. That all being said, we won the game last time I was there 27-13. It has been a tough week for the Birds, dealing with the public and the media discussing the drops from Sunday, but I expect that will charge this team to prove that they are a Super Bowl contending team. Green Bay is 3rd from last in the NFC in points scored, and have let up close to 400 yards rushing in 3 games. The Eagles way to win, run the ball! Ground and pound and keep Rodgers on the bench.

Prediction: Eagles 23 Packers 14

All Time Series: Eagles lead series 16 – 15 – 2
All Time Points: Eagles 712 Lions 683

1st Game Played: 10/14/1934 – Lions 10 Eagles 0
Last Game Played: 10/9/2016 – Lions 24 Eagles 23

Biggest Win: Eagles 44 Lions 7 (12/2/1979)
Biggest Loss: Lions 35 Eagles 0 (9/20/1935)

Eagles Home Record vs Lions: 9 – 9 (Includes playoffs)
Last Home Win: 12/8/2013 Eagles 34 Lions 20
Consecutive Record: Lions have won the last 2 games played
Consecutive Record at Home: Eagles have won 5 of last 6 and 7 of last 9 at home

Playoff Record: Eagles 1 – 0
Most Notable Game(s):

1. NFC Wild Card 12/30/1995 Eagles 58 Lions 37
2. (2) Snow Bowl 12/8/2013 Eagles 34 Lions 20

Current Line: Eagles -6.5 Over/Under 45.5

Story: I have never been to an Eagles – Lions match-up, however that will change this Sunday as I will make sure my voice is heard, as we demolish the Lions.

My Prediction: Eagles 26 Lions 13

Go BIRDS!

Eagles lead All Time Series: 20 – 14 – 1
All time Points: Eagles 745 Falcons 614

1st Game 9/18/1966: Eagles 23 Falcons 10
Last Game 9/6/2018: Eagles 18 Falcons 12

All Time Biggest Win: 10/8/1967 Eagles 38 Falcons 7
All Time Biggest Loss: 12/14/69 Falcons 27 Eagles 3

Eagles Away Record vs Falcons: 8 – 8
Eagles last game in Atlanta: 9/14/2015 Falcons 26 – 24
Falcons have won 2 straight vs Eagles at home
Last Eagles win in Atlanta: 12/6/2009 Eagles 34 – 7

Eagles have won last 3 games (Including Playoffs)

Playoff Record (4 games): Eagles 3 -1
Most Notable Game: NFC Championship 1/23/2005
Eagles 27 Falcons 10

Current Line: Eagles -1.5 O/U 51.5

Story: Last time I was in Atlanta for a game was Monday Night Football (9/12/2005). During warm-ups before the game there was a little scuffle between a backup Special Teams player for Atlanta and Jeremiah Trotter. Both were ejected from the game. Atlanta won the game 14-10. Fans in that stadium are soft and did not cheer very much. There will be a large amount of Eagles fans at this game, including a good friend Ebon Markale Flagg. He will make sure to bring home an Eagles win! Go Birds!

Eagles Opening Day Record 39-45-1
Redskins Opening Day Record 41-42-1
Eagles All Time record vs Redskins 78 – 86 – 6
Eagles Largest Win 45-0 (1948)
Redskins Largest Win 42-7 (1958)

Eagles vs Redskins Record Opening Day (11 Games) 5-6-1

Last time the Eagles opened with the Redskins was in 2017 and won 30-17
Last opening day loss vs Redskins was in 1987 34-24

Eagles have won the last 4 games

Eagles lead series since 2000 23-15

First Meeting: Oct 21, 1934 Redskins 6 Eagles 0
Last Meeting: Dec 30, 2018 Eagles 24 Redskins 0
Most Notable Game: Nov 12, 1990 (Body Bag Game)

Current Line: Eagles -9.5 O/U 46.5

GO BIRDS!!!