Recreation consequence (Sunday night time): The Vikings received in Week 17, which implies Philly can’t be the one seed. Both Detroit or Minnesota would be the one seed and Philly is locked into the 2 seed.
Recreation consequence (Sunday afternoon): Regardless of no Jalen Hurts and regardless of an in-game damage to backup Kenny Pickett, the Eagles dealt with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, profitable 41-7. In securing the win, the Eagles have clinched the NFC East title and, on the very worst, the second seed within the convention.
They’ll now flip to the afternoon slate of video games, the place the Vikings play the Packers in a recreation that would eradicate Philadelphia from prime seed competition. If Minnesota loses, then Philadelphia should anticipate Monday Night time Soccer for the Lions to probably eradicate the Eagles from the one seed. If each groups lose, the Eagles go into Week 18 with the highest seed nonetheless a chance.
It’s been a profitable season for the Philadelphia Eagles to date and so they’ve already punched their ticket into the playoffs. Sadly, they’re coping with accidents, specifically to quarterback Jalen Hurts, who stays within the concussion protocol and won’t play when the Eagles face the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 17.
Kenny Pickett will make the beginning in his stead, and he’ll have a lot to play for with the highest seed within the NFC in addition to the NFC East title up for grabs. The Cowboys are already eradicated from playoff competition, however they’d like to play spoiler to Philadelphia’s hopes at home-field benefit within the postseason.
Right here’s what must occur for Pickett and the Eagles on Sunday.
Eagles NFC and division clinching situations
The Eagles path each the Lions and the Vikings within the hunt for the highest seed, although these two groups share a division and solely considered one of them will likely be seeded above the winner of the NFC East. That winner will likely be both the Eagles or the Washington Commanders, who sit two video games again of them after splitting the season sequence a recreation apiece.
That mentioned, there may be additionally an elimination situation for Philadelphia. If the Eagles lose, or if both of the Vikings or Lions win, then the Eagles can not earn the highest seed and home-field benefit all through the postseason. The Vikings will play the Packers within the afternoon after Philadelphia performs, whereas the Lions play on Monday night time.
In Week 17, the Eagles clinch NFC East title and not less than the second seed within the NFC with:
- Philadelphia win/tie OR
- Washington loss/tie
The Eagles might be knocked out of prime seed competition with:
- Philadelphia loss/tie OR
- Detroit win OR
- Minnesota win OR
- Detroit and Minnesota tie
The Eagles are seven-point favorites in opposition to the Eagles on Sunday, in line with FanDuel Sportsbook.
NFC standings up to date after Thursday Night time Soccer
1. x-Detroit Lions (13-2, win over MIN, 9-1 NFC)
2. x-Philadelphia Eagles (12-3)
3. Los Angeles Rams (9-6, win over SEA, 5-5 NFC)
4. Atlanta Falcons (8-7, wins over TB)
5. x-Minnesota Vikings (13-2, loss to DET)
6. x-Inexperienced Bay Packers (11-4)
7. Washington Commanders (10-5)
9. Seattle Seahawks (8-7, 5-6 NFC)
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7, losses to ATL, 6-4 NFC)
10. Dallas Cowboys (7-8, 5-5 NFC) — eradicated
11. Arizona Cardinals (7-8, 3-6 NFC) — eradicated
12. San Francisco 49ers (6-9, win over DAL) — eradicated
13. New Orleans Saints (5-10) — eradicated
14. Carolina Panthers (4-11, loss to CHI) — eradicated
15. Chicago Bears (5-11, win over CAR) — eradicated
16. New York Giants (2-13) — eradicated
Groups with an x have clinched a playoff berth.
