The Philadelphia Eagles' NFC East Magic Number: 2 for Division Title

Dec 9, 2024 at 6:14 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have been on a remarkable run this season. With a 11-2 record and a win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 15, they now control their own destiny in the NFC East. Their four remaining games will play a crucial role in determining the playoff hopes of the Cowboys and Commanders. The Eagles' magic number is two, and they need any semblance of two division wins to wrap up the NFC East.

Philadelphia Eagles: 11-2 • 1st NFC East

On December 08, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field, Oren Burks #42 made a significant tackle in the second quarter. This win over Carolina, combined with an Arizona loss to Seattle, clinched a playoff berth for the Eagles. They will face all three rivals following the Week 15 game against the Steelers.

The Eagles' performance this season has been nothing short of impressive. Their offense, led by standout players, has been consistently scoring points. The defense has also been solid, making crucial stops when needed. This combination has allowed them to maintain their top position in the NFC East.

Washington Commanders: 8-5 • 2nd NFC East

Starting the season at 7-2, the Commanders faced a three-game losing streak that dropped them to 7-5. However, they led the NFC East for much of the season until the Eagles surpassed them in Week 10. With Green Bay's loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football, Washington is now only a game behind the Packers for the No. 6 seed.

In their final four games, the Commanders will face New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Dallas. These matchups will be crucial in determining their playoff fate. Landing the sixth seed could potentially lead them to Minnesota in the playoffs.

Dallas Cowboys: 5-7 • 3rd NFC East

The 5-7 Cowboys will face the Bengals on Monday night. This game could potentially pull them even with Atlanta, Arizona, and San Francisco in the hunt for the final playoff spot. The Cowboys have shown moments of brilliance on the field but have also struggled at times.

Quarterback Cooper Rush has been leading the team, but they need to find more consistency to make a serious push for the playoffs. The upcoming games will be a test for the Cowboys and their ability to perform under pressure.

New York Giants: 2-11 • 4th NFC East

After an ugly 14-11 loss to the Saints without an injured Derek Carr, the Giants are 2-11. Brian Daboll's team has lost eight games in a row and will return to practice on Wednesday ahead of a Week 15 game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 15, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. ET.

The Giants are currently at the bottom of the NFC East, but they will be looking to end their losing streak and show some improvement in their final few games. It will be a challenging task for them, but every game counts.

As we approach Week 15, the NFC East race is heating up. The Eagles hold the advantage, but the Commanders, Cowboys, and Giants all have a chance to make a move. It will be an exciting finish to the season as these teams battle it out for playoff positions.