Eagles score a game-changing Week 14 boost before kickoff that instantly reshapes their playoff path.QQ
The Eagles’ chances of winning the NFC East got a boost already this week.
The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to try to get a win over a talented Los Angeles Chargers team in Week 14. They’ll have a primetime matchup on Monday night, but they already received some positive news when it comes to one of their bitter rivals this week, ahead of Sunday’s action around the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Detroit Lions, 44-30, on Thursday evening, ending a bit of an impressive spree from the Cowboys over the past few games. With that outcome, the Eagles’ chances of winning the NFC East got a notable boost already this week.
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Eagles’ playoff chances improve with Cowboys loss to Lions on Thursday night
The loss managed to spike Philadelphia’s playoff chances while nearly dooming Dallas when it comes to postseason aspirations. If the Eagles can beat the Chargers on Monday night, they’ll be sitting at 9-4. That is a nearly insurmountable division lead over the Cowboys for the Eagles with just four games remaining in the regular season.
It is also worth noting that the Cowboys have already faced Philly twice this season, so the two won’t see each other again. Dallas’ schedule over the final month of the season is a bit lighter than the Eagles’ slate as Dallas faces the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants in upcoming weeks.
“The Eagles have a 95% chance of winning the division now with the Cowboys loss tonight. This loss really helps the Eagles.” — John Clark
This win for Detroit over Dallas doesn’t mean that Philadelphia can get comfortable, though. They still have plenty of issues, particularly on the offense that project struggles even if they do lock down a playoff spot sooner rather than later. For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, just garnering a postseason berth isn’t enough.
The Eagles’ magic number to win the NFC East is now sitting at three. Any combination of three Eagles wins or Cowboys losses means Philly will take the NFC East crown again.
