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The Philadelphia Eagles are once again staring down a brutal NFL schedule, and for some fans, the memories of their 2023 collapse are resurfacing in full force.
That season ended in what many described as one of the worst implosions in team history-dropping six of their final seven games and crashing out of the playoffs in a humiliating 32-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.
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But even after redeeming themselves with a Super Bowl title the following season, the pain of that collapse hasn’t completely faded.
With the full 2025 schedule now revealed, there’s anxiety building in Philadelphia-an unease rooted in both experience and expectation.
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2025 schedule mirrors challenges of 2023 meltdown
Much like two seasons ago, the Eagles will face a treacherous path. According to league metrics, they enter the year with the fourth-toughest strength of schedule in the NFL.
Notably, they have no consecutive home games all year and will face 10 playoff teams-an unprecedented challenge by league standards.
The similarities to 2023 are enough to give even the most optimistic fans pause. But the mood around the team is very different this time.
Unlike in 2023, when the Eagles were still reeling from a devastating Super Bowl loss the previous February, this year’s team has clarity and confidence. They’re entering the 2025 campaign as defending champions, and that carries weight.
Instead of answering questions about redemption or unfinished business, the focus is now on sustaining excellence.
Additionally, the organization has retooled its coaching staff since the collapse two seasons ago. The current leadership features voices with championship experience and a steadier hand under pressure-something that was sorely missing during their 2023 unraveling.
Of course, pressure remains. Expectations are sky-high in Philadelphia, and every stumble will be dissected. But this group seems more prepared to handle the heat.
The specter of 2023 hasn’t vanished entirely. Fans still remember how quickly things fell apart, and the schedule won’t allow for any lapses.
But with a title now under their belt and a stronger support system in place, the Eagles look ready to confront their toughest tests head-on.
For a fanbase scarred by recent history, that’s the reassurance they’ve been waiting for.
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