Philadelphia Eagles enter 2026 season ranked sixth in preseason power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles open the 2026 NFL season positioned sixth in the latest preseason power rankings. This placement outside the top five highlights the depth of competition among leading teams in the NFC as Philadelphia chases a return to the top of the conference. Quarterback Jalen Hurts remains the primary focus of the team's championship aspirations, with his dual-threat ability and leadership expected to drive the offense. The team has built a balanced roster around Hurts to support various tactical approaches throughout the 17-game schedule. Hurts also enters the season approaching a league milestone, as he needs 12 more rushing touchdowns to become the third quarterback in NFL history to record at least 75 in his career. The team faces a difficult schedule and high expectations as it aims to prove its contender status on the field.
- •Philadelphia holds the sixth spot in the preseason NFL power rankings.
- •Jalen Hurts needs 12 rushing touchdowns to reach 75 for his career.
- •The Eagles rely on a roster built with playmakers on both offense and defense.
- •The team faces a challenging schedule as it pursues a Super Bowl appearance.
- •Hurts aims to rebound after recording career-low rushing stats last season.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Power Rankings: Are Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles a Top 5 Team?
"The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL season with championship expectations, but their position in the latest preseason power rankings has sparked an important question about whether Jalen Hurts and his team truly belong among the league’s five best clubs. Philadelphia remains firmly in the contender conversation, although its ranking reflects how little separates several […] The post NFL Power Rankings: Are Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles a Top 5 Team? appeared first on Gridiron He
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