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Glenn Erby

Ranking the 4 toughest games on the Eagles 2019 schedule

The Philadelphia Eagles 2019 regular season schedule was just announced and there is the potential for several tough and exciting contest this season. As fans go game-by-game to predict outcomes and plan road trips, here’s a breakdown of the Eagles four toughest games this coming season.

1. Dallas Cowboys (away): The NFC East is a two-team race, and the Cowboys are a pretty good out for any franchise looking to hoist the Lombardi. Throw in the fight for home-field advantage, divisional supremacy and the fact that the Eagles have lost three in a row to the Cowboys, and you see why this is so exciting of a matchup.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive ends Fletcher Cox (91) and Chris Long (56), being blocked by Patriots tackle Trent Brown (77), during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

2. Patriots (home): Carson Wentz vs. Tom Brady makes the game special for sure, and Michael Bennett returning to Philadelphia adds intrigue. The newest big-game rivalry will renew itself, and with these two teams being the winners of the last two Super Bowls, their week 11 matchup in Philadelphia could be a Super Bowl preview.

Dec 23, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass in front of offensive guard Lucas Patrick (62) during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

3. Packers (away): The Packers are in a rebuild, but the difficulty of the contest comes in the actual trip to Lambeau Field, which is never easy for any team, let alone an Eagles team that is just 2-6 in their last eight trips to Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers will have a lot to prove, and a duel with Carson Wentz could be special for fans to see.

Nov 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) sackes Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

4. Bears (home): Another one of those growing rivalries, the Bears will bring one of the NFL’s most rugged defenses to Philadelphia with revenge on their mind. This game will include Khalil Mack, big game intrigue and huge playoff implications.

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