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Packers and Cowboys are Eagles toughest opponents

The 2022 schedule offers some heavyweight matchups, with five teams that made the postseason in 2021, and a matchup with Philadelphia’s former No. 2 overall pick.

The Eagles have the NFC North and AFC South on the schedule, meaning Philadelphia’s rebuilt defense will face Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Trevor Lawrence, Ryan Tannehill, and Matt Ryan.

The Eagles will play their six NFC East games along with the Cardinals, Saints and Steelers as well.

We’ve ranked the opponents, from easiest to toughest.

1
Green Bay Packers

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2021 results:
13-4
1st NFC North

Davante Adams has moved on to the Raiders, but Aaron Rodgers returns and the Packers GM Brian Gutekunst traded up to land North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson with the 34th overall pick. Watson, Sammy Watkins, Allen Lazard, and Amari Rodgers headline the receivers group.

The Packers then added Georgia defenders Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt as well.

2
Dallas Cowboys

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2021 results:
12–5
1st NFC East
Lost Wild Card Playoffs (vs. 49ers) 17–23

The Cowboys are reeling as an organization, with critics and pundits now questioning head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott.

The team parted ways with WR Amari Cooper, while offensive tackle La’el Collins (Bengals) and edge rusher Randy Gregory (Broncos) both left in free agency.

3
Indianapolis Colts

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2021 results:
9-8
2nd AFC South

The Colts appear confident that Matt Ryan — who turns 37 later this month — will finally bring stability under center after six quarterbacks since Andrew Luck.

4
Tennessee Titans

2021 results:
12–5
1st AFC South

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