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Breaking down the Eagles remaining schedule after the bye week

Breaking down the Eagles remaining schedule after the bye week

Philadelphia is hours away from returning to the NovaCare Complex to prepare for a Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The schedule is favorable even though the Eagles will face four playoff teams from 2021, three from the NFC, including remaining contests against the Titans, Giants, Cowboys, and Packers in high-profile matchups.

The divisional opponents are set, and Philadelphia will face off against the NFC North and the AFC South as part of the rotation of games down the stretch.

Here’s a preview of the Eagles’ remaining schedule.

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 6

Oct. 30 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 1 p.m. ET CBS

The 2-4 Steelers are hours away from a Sunday night matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Mike Tomlin’s team is undergoing a rebuild, and it’ll be the first opportunity for the Eagles to face rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett.

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Nov. 3 at Houston Texans (TNF) 8:15 p.m. ET Prime Video

Week 9 provides another opportunity for a mini-bye when the Eagles travel to Houston for a road matchup against the Texans (1-3-1).

Veteran head coach Lovie Smith has the team playing competitive football, and Davis Mills’ll quarterback them.

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Nov. 14 vs. Washington Commanders (MNF) 8;15 p.m. ET ESPN

Carson Wentz will return to Philadelphia, but he’ll be in street clothes after breaking his ring finger in a loss to the Titans.

Washington is now 3-4 on the season after backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke completed 20 of 33 passes for 201 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception.

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Nov. 20 at Indianapolis Colts 1 p.m. ET CBS

It was supposed to initially be their first matchup against Carson Wentz and former offensive coordinator Frank Reich in an intriguing matchup with a struggling AFC North power.

The Colts (3-3-1) lost their fifth consecutive game against the Tennessee Titans (4-2) on Sunday, 19-10, at Nissan Stadium. It’ll be another matchup where the Eagles are favored and it’ll be a tough road test for Jalen Hurts.

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Nov. 27 vs. Green Bay Packers (SNF) 8:20 p.m. ET NBC

The Packers (3-4) gave up a 14-3 and allowed 20 straight points, losing 23-21 to the Washington Commanders to extend the team’s losing…

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