On a cold, windy Christmas night, the Eagles outlasted the Raiders, 19-10, and clinched the NFC No. 1 seed mostly behind the efforts of their defense and special teams. Win, lose or draw – and for a moment there, a tie seemed possible – here’s what we learned:
- The NFC playoffs are going through Philadelphia – or at least that’s the plan. Before I pick through the game, and some realistic reasons for concern heading into the postseason, the Eagles’ achievements this season deserve acknowledgement. No matter what happens in a few weeks, Doug Pederson and company have had a remarkable year.