Thanks to them eagle After losing two NFC games before the bye week, they enter their scheduled Week 14 games one game behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC playoff race, but closer to two games in each tiebreaker. Scenario.
A matchup between the Lions and Packers on Amazon Prime on Thursday night offers the Birds a chance to get close to Detroit if Green Bay can pull out the win.
NFC 1-Seed Tiebreaker Scenarios! All 15-2 and 14-3 scenarios below.
Key findings:
1) The Eagles can only win 15-2 in the tiebreak if DET's loss is specifically against GB.
2) The Eagles win 14-3 in the tiebreaker if only the loss is to BAL or the losses include PIT and DET GB *or* both are NFC.— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33)
The Eagles host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and an upcoming in-state showdown against the Steelers will be the main focus of Week 15 games. As preparations begin this week, here's an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.
1. Detroit Lions 11-1• 1. NFC North
November 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory attribution: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Detroit is 11-1 and has all but secured a spot in the playoffs after a 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears. The Eagles' two losses this season have come against Atlanta and Tampa Bay, giving Detroit a 1.5-game lead over Philadelphia, which is a full two games in a possible tiebreaker scenario.
2. EAGLES 10-2 • 1. NFC East
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 1: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles passes the ball to Saquon Barkley #26 in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Philadelphia has won eight straight games and will look to avoid a trap game against the Panthers (3-9) as they face the Steelers in Week 15. Leading the NFC thanks to Philadelphia's two conference losses.
3. SEAHAWKS 7-5 • 1. NFC West
Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) intercepts a pass for a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Leonard Williams intercepted Aaron Rodgers, and his 92-yard return provided a game-winning score in the second quarter, helping the Seahawks come back and beat the New York Jets 26-21 on Sunday. Seattle will face the NFC West rival Cardinals (6-6) next Sunday in Arizona.
4. FALCONS 6-6 • 1. NFC South
Dec 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Atlanta has lost three straight games and has the same record (6-6) as the 8th-place Buccaneers at 10-2 heading into Sunday's game against Kirk Cousins' former team, the Vikings.
5. VIKINGS 10-2 • 2. NFC North
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with tight end TJ Hockenson (87) against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Minnesota has won five straight and would be the talk of the NFC if it weren't for their rival, the Detroit Lions. The Vikings will welcome former quarterback Kirk Cousins and the 6-6 Falcons to US Bank Stadium in what is considered a must-win game for Atlanta.
6. PACKERS 9-3 • 3. NFC North
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) hugs San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (22) as he greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (22) on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, running after a catch. The Packers won the game, 38-10.
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Green Bay defeated Miami 30-17 on Thanksgiving night and we, along with Detroit, will be rested for the second straight game on Thursday. This matchup has huge implications for the NFC and division standings, with the Vikings eyeing the top spot.
7. COMMANDS 8-5 • 2nd NFC East
Dec 1, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a touchdown pass over Tennessee Titans linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (56) during the second half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Jayden Daniels accounted for four touchdowns and the Commanders ended their losing streak at three by defeating the Titans 42-19 in Week 13. Washington has a 2.5 game lead over the next closest team (Tampa) for the seventh playoff spot, with games against the Saints, Eagles, Falcons and Cowboys to end the season.
Look from the outside in
The NFL logo is seen on the field of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on January 31, 2023. Syndicated Arizona Republic
8. BUCCANEERS 6-6 • 2. NFC South
9. CARDINALS 6-6 • 2. NFC West
10. RAMS 6-6 • 3. NFC West
