The Eagles Can Still Win The NFC East

If you read this headline a couple weeks ago you'd say, "yea, no sh!t. Haven't they already clinched?" No, they haven't and they aren't even alone at the top of the division anymore. When you look at the current standings, you'll see the Cowboys ahead of the Eagles in the NFC East. You'll also see the Eagles have dropped from the 1 seed to the 5 seed thanks to their current play. They should just stop struggling on offense and defense. It would solve all their problems!

So the day after an absolute beat down, we're all mad. We're feeling down. How could you not. You waited all day to see that game and then just watched them completely poop the bed. They have time to figure it out, but boy this season looks different than last season. Don't despair too much yet. They can still win the division. Can they still get the 1 seed? Yes surprisingly enough they can.

For the Eagles to win the division they just need to win the remainder of their games. They would hold the tiebreaker over Dallas if this were to happen. That gives them the NFC East, and a home game on Super Wildcard weekend. The final four games for the Eagles start with a tough one on the road in Seattle. A building that's crowd noise is one hell of a home field advantage. If they can get through that, then they have the Giants twice and the Arizona Cardinals. Bing, Bang, boom 4 wins NFC East division and the 2 seed. It also helps that Dallas now has to travel to play both Buffalo and Miami on the road in back to back weeks. "But what there's more!"

The Eagles are not out of it in terms of getting the 1 seed and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Yea, I know, as bad as it is right now, this is still very much within reach. For this to happen the Eagles need to win out and the San Francisco 49ers need to lose 1 game. Tough hill to climb right? We all just became massive Baltimore Ravens fans. Can we get a Christmas miracle in Philadelphia? A Fairytale in Philadelphia maybe? The Niners host the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas night. A big fat L under the SF tree would go a long way for the Eagles. If the season finished this way, with another SF loss and 4 straight Eagles wins (against poor opponents) then the Eagles get to sleep in their own beds for the playoffs.

The Eagles can still win the NFC East, and more than likely will take the division. After winning the division there is a not super slim chance of recapturing the NFC's top seed.

A dark cloud hangs low over the city of Philadelphia today. Sports fans are walking with their heads hung low, bags under their eyes from staying up too late thinking about the loss. We're tired, and more importantly, we're disappointed. The Philadelphia Eagles lost their game.

So many things contributed to this devastating loss. It hurts to see such a good team get beaten. It hurts to watch another team celebrate in your stadium. At the moment, it seems nothing will make it better.

Here we are, just hours after the Eagles failed to get the win. Right now, we may all be feeling icky. But, you have to remember, it was just a game! You also have to remember that it could be worse (as a fanbase, we have experienced two crushing Super Bowl losses in recent history. Ouch). We've been through worse. It's disappointing, sure, but we've seen losses. We know what it's like. Remember, adversity makes good teams even better.

I'm not here to make promises for the future, nor am I here to explain away all that went wrong. I am here today, instead, to maybe help you out.

Exercise is always a good way to get any icky and unwanted emotions out. If the weather is okay, take the time to go out for a walk. Fresh air will always do you a world of good.

Try not to talk about the loss, of course. Or do, it may be cathartic to get it out. Being in the company of others helps you work out your emotions about the disappointing loss.

The 76ers season is going on. The Flyers have hit the ice. Express your fandom for another team! It's not the same, I know. And you may fear yet another disappointment. But it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Sixers and Flyers play multiple games a week. Life goes on.

I personally shut the TV off as soon as the final second ticks off the clock. You don't want to see another team celebrate your team's loss, so don't. Avoid social media. There are far too many trolls who love to argue. Avoid national sports analysis TV shows. They're never on our side, anyway. Don't go looking for Eagles content on social media. Don't wallow in the bad vibes.

Make today your cheat day. Who cares? Food is yummy. Food makes things better. Fill that Eagles-loss-sized hole in your heart with a cheeseburger or some pasta. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself to something that makes you happy. Go ahead. Get the milkshake after dinner.

It's hard, right? But this is how we've felt before and will feel again. Losses happen! There will always be good times to balance out the bad. They have always happened and there are always more to come. They are a good team. We can't help but love them. They have amazing personalities and are dang good at what they do. Don't forget Super Bowl LII.