Eagles stay in the driver's seat in latest playoff picture

The Philadelphia Eagles didn't play football this week, but they're still captain of the ship in the NFC. Still sitting at 8-1 after their bye, Philly has a one-game lead in the NFC conference and a two-point game lead in the NFC East division. We'll take a look at the updated standings after wrapping up […]

Kelsey Kramer — College Football & NFL Trending News Writer

Nov 13, 2023 10:21 AM EST

The Philadelphia Eagles didn't play football this week, but they're still captain of the ship in the NFC.

Still sitting at 8-1 after their bye, Philly has a one-game lead in the NFC conference and a two-point game lead in the NFC East division.

We'll take a look at the updated standings after wrapping up Week 10 of Sunday football below:

NFC Playoff Picture

Division Leaders
1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-1, NFC East)
2. Detroit Lions (7-2, NFC North)
3. San Francisco 49ers (6-3, NFC West)
4. New Orleans Saints (5-5, NFC South)

Wildcard Contenders
5. Seattle Seahawks (6-3, Wildcard)
6. Dallas Cowboys (6-3, Wildcard)
7. Minnesota Vikings (6-4, Wildcard)

In the Hunt
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
9. Washington Commanders (4-6)
10. Atlanta Falcons (4-6)
11. Green Bay Packers (3-6)
12. Los Angeles Rams (3-6)

Playoff Hopes Barely Alive or Dead
13. Chicago Bears (3-7)
14. New York Giants (2-8)
15. Arizona Cardinals (2-8)
16. Carolina Panthers (1-8

The Birds set themselves up perfectly ahead of their bye Week last Sunday with a thrilling win over the Dallas Cowboys. With that extra win under their belt, they can afford to lose two more games and still end the season as the top seed in the NFC.

Here's who the Eagles have to look forward to facing for the second half of the season along with predictions:

Week 11 at Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl redemption, win)
Week 12 vs. Buffalo Bills (win)
Week 13 vs. San Francisco 49ers (win)
Week 14 at Dallas Cowboys (loss)
Week 15 at Seattle Seahawks (loss)
Week 16 vs. New York Giants (win)
Week 17 vs. Arizona Cardinals (win)
Week 18 at New York Giants (win)

*2023-24 season record projection: 14-3*

It's no secret that the Eagles haven't been playing perfect football, though they are still en route to another Super Bowl appearance if they want it badly enough. But, they're going to need to keep winning, starting next Monday against the Chiefs.

"We can’t be repeat offenders," Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said when it comes to making the same mistakes. "We’re having these conversations. I have this demeanor here. I have this hunger in my heart. So we’re sitting here 8-1. So that’s a very great feeling. Yet it’s about winning, but it’s about the standard too."