Philadelphia Eagles: The 5 Biggest Threats to Their Crown

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Running back Jay Ajayi #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman #23 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The Eagles defeated the Rams 43-35. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Minnesota Vikings during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

#1: Minnesota Vikings

The two teams met in the NFC championship game the Eagles proved beyond a doubt they were the superior one, crushing the Vikings 38-7. It seems Minnesota took this to heart because they furiously spent time and money towards improving their roster. Current assessments say they accomplished a lot. Enough to be a tougher challenge, if nothing else.

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They still have that great defense which may be even better in 2018 due to a better interior pass rush thanks to Sheldon Richardson and better coverage from rookie 1st round pick Mike Hughes. Then comes Kirk Cousins taking over at quarterback. A potential serious upgrade over Case Keenum. Despite their last meeting, these two rosters match up so well.

Philadelphia cannot take that for granted.

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