The Philadelphia Eagles did their part to stay alive in the NFL playoff picture by defeating Washington on Sunday. That’s the good news!
The bad news is that Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams. Had the Cowboys lost, the Eagles would’ve been able to officially clinch the NFC East with a win over Dallas in Week 16. That possibility is no longer on the table.
Let’s review the Eagles’ primary three playoff scenarios following Week 15’s results.
REMAINING SCHEDULES
EAGLES: Week 16 versus Dallas Cowboys, Week 17 at New York Giants
COWBOYS: Week 16 at Philadelphia Eagles, Week 17 versus Washington
SCENARIO 1
Week 16: The Eagles beat the Cowboys.