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Eagles' Nashville Curse: A 21-Year Jinx
17 May
Summary
- Eagles hold a 0-3 record in Nashville against the Titans.
- Past losses include blown leads and last-second conversions.
- Week 2 offers a chance to end a bizarre, 21-year historical anomaly.
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face a peculiar historical quirk in their upcoming Week 2 game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. The Eagles have never secured a victory in Nashville, currently holding a 0-3 record in games played there. This unusual losing streak dates back to the franchise's transition from the Houston Oilers.
Philadelphia's past losses in Nashville have been marked by significant moments of frustration. In 2002, they squandered a 24-10 halftime lead, failing to score in the second half. A 2010 game saw the Titans amass 27 fourth-quarter points, powered by an exceptional performance from Kenny Britt. Most recently, in 2018, the Eagles lost in overtime after allowing a crucial fourth-and-15 conversion, ultimately falling with just 11 seconds remaining.
As the Eagles prepare for their next trip to Nashville, ending this 21-year anomaly is framed as more than just winning a football game. It's seen as an opportunity to shed a unique piece of franchise history and a chance to demonstrate their seriousness as contenders by burying one of their stranger historical ghosts.
