The Eagles were stunningly able to land more than a handful of Pro Bowlers this offseason, trading backup QB Kevin Kolb for former Pro Bowl cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and also singing cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, the top free agent at any position on the market, defensive end Jason Babin, defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, receiver Steve Smith (who won’t be ready for this game off an injury), running back Ronnie Brown and quarterback Vince Young to back up Michael Vick. And the team took care of its own too, giving Vick a new $100 million contract after he finished as the NFL’s MVP runner-up last season. Vick, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and Brent Celek should give the Eagles one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses.

The Rams finished last season at 7-9, which was more wins than the team had in the previous three seasons combined. The catalyst was QB Sam Bradford, the 2009 No. 1 overall pick who more than lived up to expectations by winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Bradford set the rookie records for completions and passing attempts in 2010. His best performances came in a 36-33 win over Denver, when he had three TD passes and a season-best 308 yards through the air, and in a 20-10 win over Carolina that featured 25-of-32 passing and two touchdowns.

He now will work under new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the former Broncos head coach. RB Steven Jackson comes off sixth consecutive 1,000-yard season. If there’s one glaring offensive hole it’s that the team still lacks at true No. 1 receiver.

Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo was a Jim Johnson protégé in Philadelphia before taking over the New York Giants defense, a job that eventually catapulted him to Rams head coach in 2009. St. Louis and Philly haven’t met since a 38-3 Eagles win in 2008.

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