The NFL has officially hit December as playoff races are heating up around the league. In what was one of the wildest weeks in recent memory, 12 games were decided by seven-or-fewer points — tied for the most in a single week in NFL history. Three teams recorded a game-winning score in the final minute of the fourth quarter or in overtime to remain in the playoff battle with five weeks to play.
The Philadelphia Eagles had a massive win over the Baltimore Ravens, setting the stage for a wild finish at the top of the NFC and a seismic shift in the AFC North title hopes. There were plenty of overreactions to go around the league after the Week 13 Sunday afternoon slate, most of which have a playoff impact.
Which overreactions will stick? Which ones are reality?
Eagles won’t lose another game the rest of the regular season
Overreaction or reality: Overreaction
The Eagles are flying high on an a eight-game winning streak, having a statement win over the Ravens in Baltimore. Philadelphia held Baltimore to just 19 points and 372 yards, the second-fewest in any game for the Ravens this season (and a majority of them came in the final minute in garbage time).
Clearly in the mix for home-field advantage in the NFC, are the Eagles going to lose another game? Philadelphia has three teams with losing records left on its schedule (Carolina, Dallas and New York Giants) with a home showdown with Pittsburgh and a road contest at Washington.
There’s a good chance the Eagles do win 14 games, but to finish 15-2 is a very tough task. The Steelers are one of the better teams in football and will be a tough out, even with the game at home. The Commanders are usually tough on the road, even if the Eagles beat them earlier this year.
With how little the Eagles turn the ball over and how well the defense is playing, never say never with this group. A 13-game winning streak seems very tough to…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-12-02 03:44:00
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