Philadelphia Eagles: 2009 Season Predictions

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Dawkins will lead an underachieving defense into Lincoln Financial Field, and will also lead them out with their tail between their legs.

I imagine that the Eagles will have some sort of pregame tribute to Dawkins (even if it is just the crowd roaring when they hear his name announced).

I believe the Eagles will far outplay the Broncos, not only in this game, but all season long. The Broncos have long been suffering from a lacking defense, and the moves they made this year did not seem to remedy that.

The Eagles pass first offense will have its showcase here, and Kyle Orton will once again feel the pain from the Eagles pass rush.

The Eagles go on to win this one easily. 

Eagles 45 Broncos 28

Record: 10-5

Week 17: Jan. 3 at Dallas (9-7)

In another season finale, the Eagles make their first trip to the Cowboys new $1 billion home.

This will be a different game than the first meeting between these two teams. The Eagles will be in a situation where they can win to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs, as well as a first round bye if they win. The Cowboys, if they’re lucky, will be able to secure a Wild Card berth with a victory.

Unfortunately for the 'Boys, the Eagles are on a two-game win streak, and will extend it to three to take the hot streak into the playoffs.

The Eagles win this one and roll into the playoffs as a No. 1 seed. 

Eagles 31 Cowboys 14

Record: 11-5

Playoffs

With the first round bye, the Eagles need to win two games to get to the Super Bowl, and obviously just one more to bring the Lombardi Trophy down Broad Street.

My prediction is that the Eagles will win the Super Bowl this year, in a rematch from 2004 when Tom Brady led the New England Patriots past the puking Donovan McNabb.

The final score will even be the same (24-21), but with the Eagles on top this time.

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