The Philadelphia Eagles are more than in control of their own destiny, as they are now the pacesetters in the NFC East after a hard-fought 17-9 victory over the Cowboys.
The Eagles (8-7), now stand one win away from wrapping up the NFC East. An Eagles win or Cowboys loss would give Philadelphia the divisions.
Here’s an updated look at the NFC East and the NFC playoff picture as a whole.
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NFC East standings
1. Philadelphia Eagles 8-7 No. 4 seed
2. Dallas Cowboys 7-8 No. 7 seed
3. New York Giants 4-11
4. Washington Redskins 3-12
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NFC Playoff picture
1. San Francisco 49ers 12-3 NFC West leader, Projected No. 1 seed
2. New Orleans Saints 12-3 NFC South leader, Projected No. 2 seed
3. Green Bay Packers 11-3, Projected No. 3 seed
4. Philadelphia Eagles 8-7 NFC East leader, Projected No. 4 seed
5. Seattle Seahawks 11-5 Projected No. 5 seed
6. Minnesota Vikings 10-4 Projected No. 6 seed
7. Dallas Cowboys 7-8
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The Eagles can win the NFC East if:
They beat (or tie) the Giants next week.
They lose to the Giants, and the Cowboys lose to the Redskins.
The Eagles defeated the Giants, 23-17, in overtime in Week 14, to start their 3 game winning streak.