Jeff Kurkjian Sings About The Eagles Home Opener
Every single Thursday, Jeff Kurkjian writes a song in just ten minutes, it’s called the Ten Minute Tune. This week happens to land on the Eagles home opener! Eagles Week…
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble by Josh Johnson #17 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Every single Thursday, Jeff Kurkjian writes a song in just ten minutes, it's called the Ten Minute Tune. This week happens to land on the Eagles home opener!
Eagles Week One Game
The Philadelphia Eagles began their season on the road against the New England Patriots. The Birds ended up winning 25-20 in a game that shouldn't have been that close quite frankly. Jalen Hurts, starting quarterback, threw for 22 completions from his 33 attempts amassing 170 yards and one touchdown. He also had nine carries for 37 rushing yards.
AJ Brown had seven receptions for 79 yards but it was DeVonta who reeled in the one passing touchdown of the game.
The best part is that the Eagles spoiled Tom Brady's return to New England. They honored the former quarterback prior to the game with a jersey retirement ceremony.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles after Elliott's field goal during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Eagles Home Opener
On Thursday, September 14th, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the visiting Minnesota Vikings at 8:15 p.m. It's a short week for both teams who played their week one game on Sunday. Jeff sang his own song about it! You can listen here.
Here are the lyrics
I went looking at highlights of the Super Bowl
All those bad memories
But we won on week one, now we back at the Linc
Now against the Vikings
Jalen Hurts Touchdown, DeAndre Swift on the ground,
Football is back in town
And yeah we, want the crown, back to the Super Bowl game
But we gotta win now, home opener
And now the birds on Thursday night
Sack Kirk Cousins under the lights
'Cause we got the best defense in the NFL
The birds in town
And when the offense takes the field
Four TDs later we will kneel
'Cause we make the other teams fans leave with a frown
The birds in town
Coming off of a run to the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 schedule has been released. This season comes with pretty high expectations from the fans and this is where it all starts.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 08: A view of the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the helmets of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles before a press conference for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at Phoenix Convention Center on February 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Peter Casey/Getty Images)
Last Season Had Its Ups and Downs
The team started the season very hot winning their first nine games to start the season. They ultimately ended up finishing the season 14-3, losing two of their last three games to end the regular season.
Their road to the Super Bowl seemed like a bit of a cake walk. The New York Giants didn't score until the third quarter of the NFC Divisional Round, the Eagles took that game easily, 38-7.
They then played the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Round. The Eagles' defense proved to be too difficult to beat, they took that the game and won 31-7.
Then, unfortunately, the Kansas City Chiefs gave them a taste of their own medicine. Ultimately, the Eagles lost 38-35.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 27: (L-R) Jalen Carter poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected ninth overall by the Philadelphia Eagles during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The Eagles 2023 Schedule Released!
It's a NEW YEAR
The Eagles are hoping to a have a different result in this coming season, actually bringing home the Lombardi Trophy. After a very successful draft in April, we get a look at their season opponents in May.
Before we know it, it will be preseason and then the Eagles kick off on September 10th!
Week 1 - Sunday, September 10th - Away Against The New England Patriots
Starting the season on the road is never fun but at least this team doesn't have Tom Brady anymore, am I right?
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a 1-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Week 2 - Thursday, September 14th - Home Against The Minnesota Vikings
First home game of the season is on Thursday Night Football. Man it's going to be crazy!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after his interception during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Week 3 - Monday, September 25th - Away Against The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No Tom Brady on this squad, not saying it's going to be an easy game, but much easier.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 14: Tight end Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a first quarter touchdown pass in front of defensive back Dee Delaney #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field on October 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Week 4 - Sunday, October 1st - Home Against The Washington Commanders
A division rival that actually handed us our first loss of the season last year. However, they are going to be rolling out a second year QB so...
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a touchdown over cornerback Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField on September 25, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Week 5 - Sunday, October 8th - Away Against The Los Angeles Rams
What an up and down for this team. Super Bowl two seasons ago, awful season last year. What will this year hold?
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Trey Burton #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Week 6 - Sunday, October 15th - Away Against The New York Jets
The New York Football Jets, not too far of a drive for our Eagles. Took them on in the preseason this past season, what will this regular season matchup have to bring?
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: The Philadelphia Eagles defense pose for a picture after an interception by Rodney McLeod #23 in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Week 7 - Sunday, October 22nd - Home Against The Miami Dolphins
Tua is back for the Dolphins so how this matchup shake up? We will find out! Two great QBs going head to head.
MIAMI - DECEMBER 15: Running back Ricky Williams #34 of the Miami Dolphins is stopped by defensive tackle Corey Simon # 90 of the Philadelphia Eagles December 15, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)
Week 8 - Sunday, October 29th - Away Against The Washington Commanders
On the road is never a fun game to play but against the Commanders, well that's a different story hopefully.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with teammates after his touchdown during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on September 25, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Week 9 - Sunday, November 5th - Home Against The Dallas Cowboys
Everyone hates the Cowboys as much as we do, right? They don't even win championships but we all hate them.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 16: Jalen Hurts #1 and C.J. Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles take a picture holding the game balls after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Week 10 - BYE WEEK
Take a rest on Week 10 my friends!
Week 11 - Monday, November 20th - Away Against The Kansas City Chiefs
A rematch of last year's Super Bowl. Enough said.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Kenneth Gainwell #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a first down during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Week 12 - Sunday, November 26th - Home Against The Buffalo Bills
I have a feeling this is going to be a really COLD game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Bills are used to the cold, but we have ICE IN OUR VEINS!
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles jumps into the crowd to celebrate his touchdown with teammates during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 31-13. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Week 13 - Sunday, December 3rd - Home Against The San Francisco 49ers
Rematch of the NFC Championship Game! Let's Go Birds!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 29: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a 13 yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Week 14 - Sunday, December 10th - Away Against The Dallas Cowboys
Raise your hand if you still hate the Cowboys! Oh, everybody? Thought so.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 24: Gardner Minshew #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles directs his team during the fourth quarter in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Week 15 - Sunday, December 17th - Away Against The Seattle Seahawks
Road game, in December, in Seattle. Going to be a tough matchup but I think our boys got this covered. Don't you?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 30: Richard Rodgers #85 of the Philadelphia Eagles is congratulated by teammate Travis Fulgham #13 after catching a Hail Mary pass in the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Week 16 - Monday, December 25th - Home Against The New York Giants
I really don't believe the G-Men have it in them for another playoff run but who knows!!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 21: Haason Reddick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the second quarter against the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Week 17 - Sunday, December 31st - Home Against The Arizona Cardinals
FINAL home game of the regular season and we've got the Cardinals coming to town. How do you think this matchup will end up? Similar to last year?
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles yells after his team's 20-17 win against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Week 18 - Sunday, January 7th - Away Against The New York Giants
Final game of the regular season will be in New Jersey against the Giants. Since we are playing the Jets on the road, that's the second time we are playing in this stadium!
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 21: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his touchdown with teammate A.J. Brown #11 during the first quarter against the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
This article was written by Jeff Kurkjian. He is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!
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