The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 season eyeing their second Lombardi Trophy in three years, boasting a familiar core alongside a brand-new offense.
Heading into their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders, here is a look at where Philadelphia stands across national power rankings.
How the Eagles are Rated in NFL Power Rankings
- ESPN’s preseason power rankings (Aug. 31, 2026): No. 5
- NFL.com Week 1 power rankings (Sept. 8, 2026): No. 5
- The Ringer’s Week 1 power rankings (Sept. 7, 2026): No. 8
- Bleacher Report Week 1 power rankings (Sept. 7, 2026): No. 9
- Sports Illustrated Week 1 power rankings (Sept. 8, 2026): No. 11
- The Athletic’s Week 1 power rankings (Sept. 8, 2026): No. 12
How National Analysts View the Eagles
“Philly sees a minor drop after first-round pick Makai Lemon didn’t hit the ground running in preseason action and trade acquisition Jonathan Greenard continued dealing with a nagging pectoral injury, but the Eagles should be fine otherwise. I think we’re all eager to see what new OC Sean Mannion’s attack can do.” Nick Shook, NFL.com.
“But [Jalen Hurts] and this offense do have something to prove. Philadelphia’s defense should be one of the five best in football, the rushing attack should improve now that Philadelphia is adopting a Shanahan-McVay-style scheme, and receiver DeVonta Smith is there to funnel targets toward. If Hurts wants to quiet the noise, Philadelphia’s offense needs to look unstoppable against questionable defenses like Washington’s and Chicago’s early on in the year.” Diante Lee, The Ringer.
“With A.J. Brown gone, the inexperienced Sean Mannion taking over as offensive coordinator and some shuffling in the secondary, the Eagles could regress. If those unknowns prove to be non-issues, though, they could also make their way back to the title game.” – Kris Knox, Bleacher Report.
“A pair of joint practices in New England didn’t go well for the Eagles offense, which dealt with wide receiver injuries in training camp and a learning curve under new coordinator Sean Mannion. That, of course, sets up an important season for Jalen Hurts, who threw more interceptions during camp than you’d like. Still, the defense should be good, and the running game has a high floor.” – Chad Graff and Josh Kendall, The Athletic.
All Eyes on Sean Mannion’s New Offense
Philadelphia’s varying baseline stems directly from one central concern, the potential learning curve in Sean Mannion’s new offensive system. Vic Fangio told reporters during training camp that while this is the biggest schematic shift Jalen Hurts has seen in Philadelphia, he has been impressed with his progress.
“A lot’s been made about him, all these coordinators he’s been with, but it’s basically been the same offense every year. This is different,” Fangio said. “He’s done a great job with it.”
Still, a talented and experienced defense should steady the ship as the offense works out any early-season kinks. Hurts and Nick Sirianni have never missed the playoffs, posting at least 11 wins in each of the last four seasons. This roster maintains a high floor and an even higher ceiling.
