The Philadelphia Eagles are in the thick of the NFC East race, battling Dallas for division supremacy. Here's everything you need to know about their playoff picture heading into the final weeks.
Current Playoff Picture
11-4
Current Record
#2
NFC Seed
Clinching Scenarios
NFC East Title
The Eagles can clinch the NFC East with:
- Eagles WIN + Cowboys LOSS, OR
- Eagles WIN OUT (2 games remaining), OR
- Cowboys LOSE OUT
Playoff Berth
The Eagles clinch a playoff spot with:
- Eagles WIN in any remaining game, OR
- Seahawks LOSS + Commanders LOSS in same week
NFC Standings
| Seed | Team | Record | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Lions | 13-2 | NFC North |
| 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 11-4 | NFC East |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10-5 | NFC South |
| 4 | San Francisco 49ers | 10-5 | NFC West |
| 5 | Dallas Cowboys | 10-5 | NFC East |
| 6 | Green Bay Packers | 10-5 | NFC North |
| 7 | Washington Commanders | 9-6 | NFC East |
NFC East Tiebreakers
If the Eagles and Cowboys finish with the same record:
- Head-to-head: Eagles 1-0 currently (Week 18 rematch pending)
- Division record: Eagles 4-1, Cowboys 3-2
- Common games: Eagles hold slight edge
⚠️ Week 18 Showdown: Eagles vs Cowboys in Philadelphia could decide the NFC East title outright. Whoever wins that game likely wins the division.
Remaining Schedule
- Week 17: @ New York Giants
- Week 18: vs Dallas Cowboys (NFC East on the line)
Path to #1 Seed
For the Eagles to claim the #1 seed and crucial bye week:
- Eagles WIN OUT + Lions LOSE OUT, OR
- Eagles WIN OUT + Lions go 0-2 + strength of victory tiebreaker
Realistically, the Eagles are playing for the #2 seed and home-field advantage through the divisional round.