NFL · NFC East · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US · Lincoln Financial Field
Eagles football is not a pastime—it is a civic religion practiced with a ferocity that makes other cities uncomfortable. The Philly Special exorcised fifty-seven years of heartbreak, and the Jalen Hurts era has sustained the momentum of a fanbase that has no intention of ever waiting that long again.
Updated March 21, 2026
The Eagles capped a dominant 2024-25 season by demolishing the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, giving Philadelphia its second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP, and the Eagles' ruthless playoff run — blowing out the Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship — established them as one of the most complete teams in recent memory.
The defending champions' 2025-26 campaign ended with a whimper. Despite finishing 11-6 and winning the NFC East as the No. 3 seed, the Eagles were upset by the 49ers 23-19 in the Wild Card round — a stunning early exit for a team built to repeat. The loss exposed depth issues that emerged over the course of a grueling title-defense season.
With Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and the defensive core still in place, the Eagles remain one of the NFC's most talented rosters. The Wild Card flameout was a reality check, not a death knell. Philadelphia's offseason focus will be on adding the pieces needed to avoid another early postseason exit and recapture the dominance of their championship season.