Match results: The Eagles held off a tough Panthers team and won 22-16 after their defense shut down in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The Bucks' defeat of the Raiders eliminated two crucial scenarios. But on Thursday, the Falcons lost to the Vikings and the Lions won, so a decision scenario that doesn't require a tie is alive and well. If the Cardinals lose, the Eagles will qualify for the playoffs.
Window update at 4pm: The Cardinals lost to the Seahawks 30-18, giving the Eagles a playoff berth for the fourth straight season.
The 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles have won eight straight games and show no signs of slowing down, defeating the AFC's top contender in Week 13. The Week 14 game will be Sunday at 1pm ET against the 3-9 Carolina Panthers. . Although the division cannot be finalized yet, the Eagles could clinch a playoff spot in Week 14 with a win and some help.
Philadelphia is a 12.5-point favorite against the rebuilding Panthers. By FanDuel Sportsbook. The Eagles haven't played a game since September, when they had a shaky start to the season due to injuries.
Eagles playoff advancement scenario
First, the Eagles need to win to get to 11-2, so even the worst result would be 11-6. Their two losses are against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so they stand out alongside the NFC's other six losing teams in the scenario below.
Note: For brevity, we ignore ties in our scenario. Not much will happen for the time being to warrant inclusion.
- Eagles win + Falcons lose + Cardinals lose + Rams lose
- Eagles win + Falcons loss + Cardinals loss + Lions win
- Eagles win + Bucks loss + Cardinals loss + Rams loss
- Eagles win, Bucks loss, Cardinals loss, Lions win
NFC East decision scenario
With the Eagles at 10-2 and the Washington Commanders at 8-5, it will be several weeks before the Eagles win the division. Sunday, Dec. 22, is the day the two teams will play each other for the second time in 2024. Philadelphia already defeated the Commanders in Week 11 and could win as early as that day.
NFC standings entering Week 14
1. detroit lions (11-1)
2. philadelphia eagles (10-2)
3. seattle seahawks (7-5)
4. atlanta falcons (6-6, 2-0 vs TB)
5. minnesota vikings (10-2)
6. green bay packers (9-3)
7. commander of washington (8-5)
8. tampa bay buccaneers (6-6, 0-2 vs ATL, 6-3 NFC)
9. arizona cardinals (6-6, win over LAR, 3-5 NFC)
10. Los Angeles Rams (6-6, lost to ARI)
11. san francisco 49ers (5-7, victory over DAL)
12. dallas cowboys (5-7, lost to SF)
13. new orleans saints (4-8, 2-3 NFC South, 3-5 NFC)
14. chicago bears (4-8, 2-5 NFC)*
15. carolina panthers (3-9)
16. new york giants (2-10)* excluded
Teams marked with an asterisk have been eliminated from the divisional race.
Teams marked with an “x” qualify for the playoffs
The team with “y” won the division
