The 2020 NFL schedule release show is less than 24 hours away and as fans and analysts start to clamor for the most high profile games to watch, we’re set to break down five games that have the most potential to be played in prime time.
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Everything we do know:
: The Eagles will play six games against its three NFC East opponents (Was, Dal, NYG).
: The Eagles will play four teams from the NFC West (SEA, LAR, ARI, SF) in 2020.
: The Eagles will play four teams from the AFC North (Bal, Cle, Pit, Cin) in 2020 and likely during the first four weeks of the season.
: The Eagles will also play two NFC games based on the prior year’s standings, matching a first-place team against a first-place team (GB, NO).
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Last season the Eagles were 4-4 against teams with a .500 record or better and their 2020 opponents will enter the season with a combined winning percentage of .486.
With the schedule release set for 7:30-8:00 pm on Thursday night, here are the five best prime time opportunities for the 2020 Philadelphia Eagles.
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1. New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees, Carson Wentz, Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders, Darius Slay, and Michael Thomas are just a few of the names that add star power to this matchup. Throw in an angry Malcolm Jenkins, and the Saints vs. Eagles matchup is definitely one to watch and one the country deserves to see under the lights.
2. Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers vs. Carson Wentz gives you a high profile rematch of the Eagles 34-27 road win last September. The matchup will feature two embattled quarterbacks who are dealing with the pressure of backups who could become their eventual successors.
Devante Adams vs. Darius Slay adds intrigue to the matchup as well.
3. Dallas Cowboys
This matchup deserves two prime time slots per season, but we’ll survive with the one on Sunday Night Football. The Eagles wrestled away the NFC East from the Cowboys late last season. Add in a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott’s contract situation, and the addition of CeeDee Lamb and you have the recipe for a game that could help decide the division.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray is the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and the Cardinals are an emerging team that’s looking to be playoff validated after adding DeAndre Hopkins during the offseason.
Slay vs. Hopkins, Wentz vs. the Cardinals defense, and Jim Schwartz vs. Kliff Kingsbury highlight this shootout in the desert.
5. New York Giants
One of the fiercest rivalries in football, the Giants beat out the Browns for this spot based on past history. These two teams always matchup on national television and with Daniel Jones set to take the next step, this game could require a primetime slate, especially if it’s late in the season and the G-Men are flex worthy.
Former Penn State teammates Saquon Barkley and Miles Sanders highlight this matchup, while Andrew Thomas’s introduction to Brandon Graham and company could be exciting as well.
