Opponent – Philadelphia Eagles
Coach – Doug Pederson
Quarterback – Carson Wentz
2017 Record – 13-3, first NFC East
Most recent matchup: Oct. 11, 2015 – Eagles won 39-17
2018 game: Sunday, Nov. 18 @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, noon.
Eagles-Saints series record: Eagles lead 17-13
Stadium – Lincoln Financial Field
2017 season recap:
The Eagles took the NFL by a storm with quarterback Carson Wentz leading the charge as they started the season 10-2. However, things looked bleak when Wentz went down with a torn ACL in Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams. Backup quarterback Nick Foles stepped up for Philadelphia and led the Eagles to a 13-3 record and the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Foles continued to impress through the playoffs, leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl. Philadelphia defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, 41-33, securing the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
Notable additions:
- Tight end – Dallas Goedert – selected with the 49th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
- Wide receiver – Mike Wallace
Notable Losses:
- Wide receiver – Torrey Smith
- Defensive end – Vinny Curry
- Linebacker – Mychal Kendricks
- Punter - Donnie Jones
- Defensive back – Patrick Robinson (signed with Saints)
- Tight end – Brent Celek
