Philadelphia Eagles has set its sights on a second Super Bowl trophy this year. The Eagles are all set to write their next chapter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday 13 October at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. With a 2-2 win-loss record, the Eagles are entering week 6 after facing a 33-16 loss from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4.

On the other side, after losing three consecutive games, the Browns are entering with a 1-4  record in week 6. Interestingly, they have competed against the Eagles 50 times in the NFL. And, the rivalry between the two is undoubtedly poised to be electric. Brown, which is yet to receive their first SB trophy has displayed a strong winning record against the Super Bowl-winning Eagles team. Cleveland won 32 games out of 50 games, while the Eagles only notched 17 victories. So the fans have been eagerly anticipating their vibrant matchup between the two. But adding yet another twist, Mother Nature seeks to play the starring role.

According to NFL Weather, a depressing prediction indicates to turn Sunday night’s game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, into a throwback to old-school football.  As per Meteorologists, there is a 40% chance of rainfall with thunderstorms, with an expected dew point up to 53 °F.  They expected this weather condition between a quarter and half an inch is expected during prime game hours of 8 PM to 2 AM.

According to the latest weather update, with a seating capacity of 69,879, Lincoln Financial Field will test both teams with brutal conditions with around 6m visibility. Wind gusts up to 10 to 13 mph could turn routine passes into adventures, while humidity levels soaring to 43% will challenge ball security.

As temperatures slide from 77°F at kickoff to 80°F by game’s end at Q4, the Desso Grassmaster surface could become increasingly treacherous. The team will have its first prime meeting since 2020, after the previous 22-17 Cleveland home triumph back then, amidst the weather chaos. With the Browns having 1-4 ATS in 2024, as the Eagles are 2-2 against the spread, the Browns have significant leverage as the best opponents to the Eagles.

Brown’s strategic position as a strong opponents

The Browns tend to be one of the Eagles’ strongest opponents. While the Browns rank bottom in the NFL in most offensive categories it is quite surprising that the four NFL championships winning team, Browns has not scored more than 18 points in a game yet. The team has only scored seven TDS this season.

Shockingly, the Eagles have been indecently inefficient on both sides of the ball and are now in a highly competitive division. Seemingly, an opponent like the Browns might offer an opportunity to get a lot of things right. The Eagles are 8 ½-point favorites and have a 17-3 record when leading by at least 8 ½ points since 2012.

However, the Eagles are seemingly unable to leave an impression this season. After witnessing the Eagles match against the Falcons and its 24-0  loss against Tampa, it’s difficult to have any trust in them. Thus, to solidify its status in this season, Eagles need to win this match. And, this has piqued the interest of the fans, waiting eagerly to see how things unfold.