The Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched a playoff berth and won the NFC East title. Yet, Philly is still looking to climb in the NFL playoff standings.
Following the team’s win over the Buffalo Bills, the Eagles hold the No. 3 seed in the NFC. Philadelphia needs some help to be able to climb up to the No. 2 seed where the Chicago Bears sit.
As of now, the Eagles’ most likely playoff opponent would be an NFC West squad. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams remain among the likely candidates to travel to Philly in the Wild Card round.
Here’s a look at the Eagles playoff picture and NFC standings ahead of Week 18.
NFC Playoff Standings: The Eagles Hold No. 3 Seed
The teams listed in italics have clinched a playoff spot. There is one remaining spot available for the winner of the NFC South as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers battle for the division title.
| TEAM | WINS | LOSSES | TIES |
| 1. Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 3 | |
| 2. Chicago Bears | 11 | 4 | |
| 3. Philadelphia Eagles | 11 | 5 | |
| 4. Carolina Panthers | 8 | 8 | |
| 5. San Francisco 49ers | 11 | 4 | |
| 6. Los Angeles Rams | 11 | 4 | |
| 7. Green Bay Packers | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| 11.Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 9 |
NFC Playoff Games & Seeds Ahead of Week 18
Here’s a look at the NFC playoff matchups if the postseason started today. The Seahawks would have a first-round bye as the NFC’s No. 1 seed. If the NFL playoffs started today, the Eagles would host the Rams in the first round.
No. 7 Green Bay Packers at No. 2 Chicago Bears
No. 6 Los Angeles Rams at No. 3 Philadelphia Eagles
No. 5 San Francisco 49ers at No. 4 Carolina Panthers
Nick Sirianni on Eagles: ‘We’re Trying to Play Our Best Football by the End of the Season’
Through all the ups and downs this season, the Eagles still have an opportunity to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Unless the Eagles get some help in Week 18, Philadelphia is likely going to face a more challenging postseason path which involves winning on the road.
Despite already securing a playoff berth, the Eagles have no plans to slow down ahead of the postseason. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni plans to continue playing the team’s starters.
“We think playing our guys is the best thing for our football team. But you think through everything,” Sirianni said prior to the Eagles-Bills matchup, per The Athletic’s Zach Berman.
“I think anytime you step onto the football field, there’s an opportunity to get better. … We’re trying to play our best football by the end of the season.”
The Eagles Survive Against the Bills & Face Commanders in Week 18
Philadelphia survived a thriller in Buffalo to move to 11-5. Eagles fans will be rooting against the Bears as Chicago faces the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions to close out the season.
The Eagles will be a heavy favorite against the Washington Commanders in Week 18 but need a lot of help to move higher than the No. 3 seed. Chicago holds the tiebreaker against Philly as a result of the team’s head-to-head win this season. The Eagles need the Bears to lose their remaining two games to have a chance at the No. 2 seed.
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