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How the Philadelphia Eagles can clinch a playoff berth in Week 14

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks after Sunday's loss against 49ers
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks after Sunday's loss against 49ers 21:55

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, 42-19, in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game, but still sit-atop of the NFL with the best record at 10-2.

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Entering a crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, the Eagles have a chance to officially clinch a playoff spot. It would be the third straight year the Eagles are heading to the playoffs under head coach Nick Sirianni after missing the postseason during the 2020 season.

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But, the Eagles can't do it alone. They need some help from other teams as well. The 49ers and Cowboys -- Philadelphia's main threat for the No. 1 seed in the NFC -- also have a chance at clinching spots. 

Here's everything you need to know about how the Eagles can clinch a playoff spot in Week 14: 

  • Scenario 1: Eagles beat Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks lose or tie 49ers
  • Scenario 2: Eagles win, Los Angeles Rams lose or tie Baltimore Ravens
  • Scenario 3: Eagles win, Green Bay Packers lose or tie New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings lose or tie Las Vegas Raiders
  • Scenario 4: Eagles win, Packers lose or tie, Detroit Lions lose to Chicago Bears
  • Scenario 5: Eagles tie, Rams lose, Seattle loses
  • Scenario 6: Eagles tie, Rams lose, Vikings lose or tie
  • Scenario 7: Eagles tie, Rams lose, Packers lose or tie
  • Scenario 8: Eagles tie, Seahawks lose, Vikings lose or tie
  • Scenario 9: Eagles tie, Seahawks lose, Packers lose or tie
  • Scenario 10: Eagles tie, Vikings lose, Packers lose
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