Eagles start title defense against 49ers in NFC wild-card game

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles declared from the first day of training camp and throughout another season that included an NFC East title that the word “repeat” is not part of the locker-room vernacular for the 2024 Super Bowl champions.

“We’re not defending nothing,” offensive lineman Jordan Mailata said.

However the Eagles want to spin it, this much is true: Philadelphia is a contender to repeat.

Yes, the offense has lacked the spark of a season ago, when every snap had the promise of a spectacular play.