Simplifying 4 Playoff Scenarios For The Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Eagles, Redskins, and Giants are all tied atop the NFC East at 6-7 with three games to play. Here are the remaining schedules.
Philadelphia Eagles: vs. ARZ, vs. WAS, at nyg
Washington Redskins: vs. BUF, at phi, at dal
New York Giants: vs. CAR, at min, vs. PHI
Let's breakdown the different scenarios that would propel the Eagles into the postseason, from most to least optimistic.
4. Eagles go 3-0
They win the division.
3. Eagles go 2-1
- If the loss is vs. ARZ, they win division
- If the loss is vs. WAS, the Redskins must lose both of their other two games
- If the loss is at nyg, the Giants must lose one of their other two games
2. Eagles go 1-2
- If the win is vs. ARZ, cannot win division
- If the win is at nyg, cannot win division
- If the win is vs. WAS, Redskins must lose one of their other two games, Giants must lose to Panthers and Vikings, and Cowboys must lose once
1. Eagles go 0-3
Run.
In summary, the here are the Eagles' remaining three games in order of importance:
- Saturday, December 26th vs. Redskins
- Sunday, January 3rd at Giants
- Sunday, December 20th vs. Cardinals
A playoff birth likely means the No. 4 seed in the NFC and a home-game against...the...Seattle Seahawks. Gulp.
