The official start to the Philadelphia Eagles' 2014 season is underway as of 1 p.m. ET, with Chip Kelly's Eagles set to take on Gus Bradley and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles are fresh off a 10-6 season and NFC East division title, and expectations are high that Nick Foles can run Kelly's offense just as efficiently as he did in '13. The offense returns nearly the same offensive line and running game that rated first in the NFL a year ago, but the receiving corps will be without speedy three-time Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson, an offseason cap release.
Whether Kelly's offense will miss Jackson will be one of the more prevalent themes of the season, but if the defense can continue to take a step in the right direction, it will put less pressure on Foles & Co.
The Jaguars are a fine Week 1 opponent in that they should pose a minimal threat to the Eagles; Jacksonville was just 4-12 a year ago and will be starting an all-rookie group of wide receivers. The Eagles should win this game, and anything short of a solid victory will be a disappointment for Eagles fans.
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