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Game-by-game predictions: Philadelphia Eagles

It’s impossible to forecast anything but the record that Chip Kelly has posted in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. When you factor in all the change Kelly has brought about -- at quarterback, at running back, at wide receiver, in the defensive secondary -- the Eagles are especially difficult to project this year. So, 10-6 again.

Week 1: Monday, Sept. 14, at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.

The Falcons have a new head coach, Dan Quinn. That makes this Monday night opener pretty hard to predict. The guess here is Quinn won’t have the Falcons quite up to speed. Eagles 24, Falcons 20. Record: 1-0.

Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, Dallas, 4:25 p.m.

These two NFC East rivals split their season series in 2013 and 2014, with each team losing at home. Also, Tony Romo didn’t play at Dallas in 2013 and played with a back injury in 2014. Cowboys 31, Eagles 26. Record: 1-1.

Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, at New York Jets, 1 p.m.

Todd Bowles had a tough time as the Eagles' defensive coordinator. He’s going to have an even tougher time as head coach of the Jets until he’s able to find a real quarterback. Eagles, 27, Jets 13. Record: 2-1.

Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, at Washington, 1 p.m.

The lingering stench from the Eagles’ performance at FedEx Field in December finally has been cleared away. Sam Bradford continues the Eagles' tradition of quarterbacks having great debuts at Washington. Eagles 31, Washington 17. Record: 3-1.

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, New Orleans, 1 p.m.

The Eagles’ makeover got a lot of attention, but the Saints were every bit as active this offseason. The Eagles won’t have to worry about Jimmy Graham, but they still have to deal with Drew Brees. Saints 28, Eagles 24. Record: 3-2.

Week 6: Monday, Oct. 19, New York Giants, 8:30 p.m.

The Eagles’ rebuilt secondary will have its work cut out for it with Odell Beckham Jr. running around. If the Eagles lose this one, it might be a very different season than we’re thinking. Eagles 35, Giants 30. Record: 4-2.

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, at Carolina Panthers, 8:30 p.m.

Back-to-back prime-time games for the Eagles, who took the Panthers apart at the Linc last year. The result won’t be quite as one-sided this time, but the Eagles should still have the edge. Eagles 27, Panthers 17. Record: 5-2.

Week 8: Bye week.

Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

That’s three consecutive prime-time games for the Eagles, and this is the earliest their Dallas series has been finished in memory. Chip Kelly is undefeated at AT&T Stadium and has DeMarco Murray on his side this time. Eagles 27, Cowboys 20. Record: 6-2.

Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15, Miami, 1 p.m.

Dolphins offensive coordinator Bill Lazor was previously the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach. He might think he came to the wrong stadium when he sees Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow warming up. Eagles 31, Dolphins 27. Record: 7-2.

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

This should be the most sure thing on the Eagles’ schedule. Unless Jameis Winston sets the league on fire as a rookie, that is. Eagles 28, Buccaneers 13. Record: 8-2.

Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26, at Detroit, 12:30 p.m.

After two home wins against teams from Florida, the Eagles get a short week before playing the Lions on Thanksgiving. The Eagles beat the Lions in a blizzard in 2013. It won’t be snowing in Ford Field. Lions 27, Eagles 24. Record: 8-3.

Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, at New England, 4:25 p.m.

It’s tempting to predict that Tim Tebow will lead the Eagles to a comeback win against his old team. But the extra rest after Thanksgiving is pretty much wasted in this one. Patriots 34, Eagles 23. Record: 8-4.

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Prediction: There will be some stories about LeSean McCoy in the buildup to this game. The Bills' defense will be interesting to watch working against Chip Kelly’s offense, but it’s still hard to picture the Bills winning. Eagles 23, Bills 13. Record: 9-4.

Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, Arizona, 1 p.m.

Assuming a healthy Carson Palmer at quarterback, expect the Cardinals to move ahead of San Francisco in the competitive NFC West. The Eagles beat them at the Linc two years ago, but that was a very different Eagles team. Cardinals 28, Eagles 23. Record: 9-5.

Week 16: Saturday, Dec. 26, Washington, 8:25 p.m.

The Eagles’ December loss to Washington last year was really the low point of their season-ruining collapse. It shouldn’t happen again. Eagles 34, Washington 20. Record: 10-5.

Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at New York Giants, 1 p.m.

This could be for the division title. The Giants’ offense really seemed to be coming together late in the 2014 season. The guess here is it takes another step forward in 2015, and the Eagles' defense is still a step behind it. Giants 30, Eagles 28. Record: 10-6.