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For the Eagles, this marks the second straight year that Chip Kelly's squad plays the Cardinals immediately following the bye. Last year, the Eagles held on for a 24-21 victory, a game that ended up costing the Cardinals a playoff appearance.

This year, both teams have a 5-1 record. Home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs could very well be on the line when the Eagles travel to the West Coast to play the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8.

The Eagles are locked in a battle with the surprising Dallas Cowboys (6-1) in the NFC East, while the Cardinals hold a lead over the San Francisco 49ers (4-3) and Seattle Seahawks (3-3).

The winner of next week's game takes a big step toward potentially locking up the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs. Continue reading for five predictions from the game.