NFL Playoffs: Eagles control own destiny after win over Bills
The Philadelphia Eagles remain in control of their inevitable playoff destiny after securing a 37-31 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. Now sitting at 10-1 heading into Week 13, the Birds have a two-game lead in the NFC conference and a two-game lead in their NFC East division. We'll take a look […]
The Philadelphia Eagles remain in control of their inevitable playoff destiny after securing a 37-31 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12.
Now sitting at 10-1 heading into Week 13, the Birds have a two-game lead in the NFC conference and a two-game lead in their NFC East division.
We'll take a look at the updated NFC playoff picture after wrapping up Week 12 below:
NFC Playoff Picture
Division Leaders
1. Philadelphia Eagles (10-1)
2. San Francisco 49ers (8-3)
3. Detroit Lions (8-3)
4. Atlanta Falcons (5-6)
Wild Card Contenders
5. Dallas Cowboys (8-3)
6. Seattle Seahawks (6-5)
7. Minnesota Vikings (6-6)
In the Hunt
8. Green Bay Packers (5-6)
9. Los Angeles Rams (5-6)
10. New Orleans Saints (5-6)
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-7)
Playoff Hopes are Dead
12. New York Giants (4-8)
13. Chicago Bears (4-8)
14. Washington Commanders (4-8)
15. Arizona Cardinals (2-10)
16. Carolina Panthers (1-10)
Eagles Playoff Chances Look Even Better
Winning only helps your playoff chances and the Eagles have been good at doing that.
Their chances of winning the NFC East jumped from 93% to 94% while their chances at clinching the No. 1 seed went from 71% to 75%.
There were reports that the Eagles already clinched a playoff spot in Week 12, but unfortunately, someone was a little confused because they aren't there yet. However, it would almost be impossible for them not to make the playoffs.
The Eagles could officially punch their ticket to the playoffs in Week 13 with a win over the San Francisco 49ers. They'll also need the Saints, Packers and Rams to lose.
From there, they could win the NFC East as soon as Week 15. But they'll have to win their next three games, which is not going to be an easy task.
Eagles Remaining 2023-24 NFL Schedule
Week 13 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 14 at Dallas Cowboys
Week 15 at Seattle Seahawks
Week 16 vs. New York Giants
Week 17 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 18 at New York Giants
The 49ers are going to be out for blood at the Linc this Sunday looking for redemption from their 31-7 loss to the Birds in the NFC Championship game last season.
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