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The Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> aren\u2019t being overlooked. Not even close. As the league shifts its focus from the NFL draft to the upcoming season, early projections are already painting a clear picture. According to DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a>, Philadelphia enters the year with a projected win total of 10.5 games, placing them firmly among the NFL\u2019s top-tier contenders.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n With Jalen Hurts under center and a roster that continues to evolve under Howie Roseman, the Eagles<\/a> remain one of the most complete teams in football on paper. The offense still carries star power. The defense continues to reload. The organization as a whole has shown a consistent ability to adapt and respond. That matters when projections are this high.<\/p>\n Of course, 10.5 wins isn’t a finish line. It’s a baseline. It suggests Philadelphia is expected to be in the double-digit-win conversation again, competing not just for a playoff spot but for positioning once they get there.<\/p>\n The margin between good and great in the NFL is razor-thin. Still, heading into the next phase of the offseason, the Eagles aren’t chasing the standard. They are the standard against which others are being measured. The goals are obvious. Nothing short of a deep playoff run will be considered acceptable, and anything less than a Super Bowl appearance will be considered a failure.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a>