The Philadelphia Eagles won’t have a lot of time to sulk and reflect on their disappointing 37-31 loss to the Dolphins in Miami. Even after falling to 5-7 on the season, Philadelphia still controls its own destiny, trailing the Dallas Cowboys (6-6) — by one game with four weeks remaining in the regular season.
With four weeks left in the season and the easiest portion of the Birds season approaching, here’s an updated look at the NFC East standings and the NFC standings as a whole.
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NFC East
1. Dallas Cowboys 6-6 (4-0 Div)
2. Philadelphia Eagles 5-7 (1-1 Div)
3. Washington Redskins 3-9
4. New York Giants 2-10
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NFC Standings
1. San Francisco 10-2 first place, NFC West
2. New Orleans Saints 10-2 first place, NFC South
3. Green Bay Packers 9-3 first place, NFC North
4. Dallas Cowboys 6-6 first place, NFC East
5. Seahawks 9-2 second place, NFC West
6. Vikings 8-3 second place, NFC North
7. LA Rams 7-5
8. Chicago Bears 6-6
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-7
10. Philadelphia Eagles 5-7
The Eagles’ remaining schedule is strictly NFC East opponents. Philadelphia will host the Giants next week on Monday Night Football before visiting the Washington Redskins in Week 15.
If Philadelphia can get to Week 16 unscathed, they host the Dallas Cowboys in a game that is likely to decide the division. The Eagles will then close out the regular season with a Week 17 matchup against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.
The Eagles’ best and likely only path to the playoffs remains winning the NFC East over the Cowboys.