The city of PhiladelphiaDespite not being very picturesque, the Eagles’ 22–16 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field was sufficient to guarantee a postseason berth. With the help of previous games, they managed to survive their match against a team currently with a 3-10 record, and the win once again ensures postseason play.
After the Seattle Seahawks upset former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals 30–18 on Sunday night, the Eagles secured a postseason berth. The Eagles have made it to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, continuing head coach Nick Sirianni’s run of postseason appearances since his appointment.
The Eagles’ postseason spot was made possible by the victory, the Cardinals’ defeat by the Seahawks, and the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.
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But the Eagles’ aspirations go beyond simply qualifying for the playoffs. With four games left, they presently lead the idle Washington Commanders by three games. The teams will play at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on December 22. The Eagles, who are 11-2, are also competing with the Lions for the top spot in the NFC, which would give them home-field advantage and a first-round bye in the playoffs.
The Lions would need to lose at least two of their final four games, and the Eagles, who are now ranked No. 2 in the conference, would probably need to win out in order to guarantee the top spot. The Lions presently control important tiebreakers, such as strength of win, conference record (8-1 vs. 7-2), and record versus common opponents.
The Eagles, who began the season with a 10-1 record before a late-season collapse, are keen to advance after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card stage last season. The Eagles need to do better offensively, especially in the passing game, even though they have guaranteed a postseason berth. Wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith combined for just 80 receiving yards against the Panthers, while quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 14 of 21 throws for a meager 108 yards and two touchdowns.
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