The Eagles are 8-5, losers of three straight games, and are searching for an offensive identity after a 22-19 overtime loss to the Chargers on Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. Vic Fangio’s defense sacked Justin Herbert seven times and held the passing game in check. Still, Jalen Hurts threw four interceptions, including a crucial tipped pass that Tony Jefferson corralled in overtime to give Los Angeles a thrilling win.
Still, as a critical matchup with the Raiders (2-11) looms, Philadelphia is still comfortably entrenched as the No. 4 seed despite the three consecutive defeats. With the Eagles returning to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, we are looking at the updated NFC playoff position via NFL.com, ahead of Falcons-Buccaneers on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football.
NFC Playoff Picture entering Week 13
1 Rams 10-3: 1st in NFC West
2 Packers 9-3-1: 1st in NFC North
3 Eagles 8-5: 1st in NFC East
4 Buccaneers 7-6: 1st in NFC South
5 Seahawks 10-3: 2nd in NFC West
6 49ers 9-4: 3rd in NFC West
7 Bears 9-4: 2nd in NFC North
In the playoff hunt
Detroit Lions (8-5), Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1), Carolina Panthers (7-6), Minnesota Vikings (5-8)
Eliminated from playoff hunt
New York Giants (2-11)
Arizona Cardinals (3-10)
New Orleans Saints (3-10)
Atlanta Falcons (4-9)
Washington Commanders (3-10)
Projected NFC playoff bracket entering Week 14
- (1) bye Rams 10-3
2. (2) Packers 9-3-1 vs. (7) Bears 9-4
3. (3) Eagles 8-4 vs. (6) 49ers 9-4
4. (4) Buccaneers 7-6 vs. (5) Seahawks 10-3
If the season ended today, the Bears and Packers, who are already scheduled to meet in Week 16, would meet in the Wild Card round. Philadelphia would host the surging 49ers, while the Buccaneers would host the Seahawks.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFC Playoff Picture: Eagles are No. 3 seed ahead of game vs. Raiders
