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Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11)celebrates his 59-yard touchdown catch with teammates against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11)celebrates his 59-yard touchdown catch with teammates against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Eagles once were at the top of their conference. After their recent defeat against the Seattle Seahawks, the Eagles are second in the NFC East division and fifth in their conference. Their losses were harrowing since the Eagles had a record of 10-1. They are down to 10-4, with three consecutive defeats.
Moreover, the Eagles are now trailing behind the Dallas Cowboys, putting the chances of winning their divisional championship for the 13th time in the dark. However, a firm hope remains for the Eagles to reign in the NFC East and even the NFC Conference.
Exploring the Eagles’ chances of winning the NFC East
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After losing against the Cowboys in Week 14, the Eagles handed the top spot to the Cowboys. But the Cowboys’ Week 15 defeat against the Buffalo Bills allowed the Eagles to clinch the spot again. But the Eagles lost the chance to reach the top spot by losing against the Seahawks.
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Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) pats offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) on the head after rushing for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
The Eagles have three games left, one with the Arizona Cardinals and the remaining two with the New York Giants. The Giants are in the third position in the NFC East, giving the Eagles a much-needed motivation to win both these games. Moreover, the Eagles will host the Cardinals at their home, increasing their chances of winning.
At the same time, the Cowboys will play their next two matchups against the divisional toppers, the Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions, before playing their last game against the Washington Commanders. If the Eagles win their three games, and the Cowboys lose any matchup, the former can clinch their divisional championship for the 13th time.
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The Eagles are on a losing drill
The Eagles’ losing drill started with a defeat against the San Francisco 49ers. After this matchup, they lost against the Cowboys and the Seahawks, lodging a hat-trick of upsets. Despite suffering from illness, the Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts managed to lead his team against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Struggling with his health, QB Hurts scored two rushing touchdowns, but couldn’t ensure a victory for his team. Subsequently, the Eagles dropped the matchup in the last few seconds when the Seahawks QB threw a TD pass, ending the game with a scoreline of 20-17. However, the Eagles’ camp will look forward to their upcoming contests and work on the flaws that were exposed in the previous matchups. Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on the Eagles clinching their divisional spot again.
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