There is a bright side to all this snow.
The Eagles did not even have to play in order to sew up the NFC East. They snagged the crown from the comfort of their living rooms as the Green Bay Packers throttled the New York Giants, 45-17.
The Giants' loss means the Eagles are the NFC East champions.
But there is also bad news from the fact that the Eagles did not play. The Birds are still likely going to need to win these last two games to have a chance to capture the No. 2 seed in the NFC, and a possible bye in the first round. That other New York team didn't help that quest a lot yesterday. The Jets went belly-up in a very winnable game against the Bears.
So after the Eagles play the Vikings Tuesday night, they will have a very short week to brace for the arrival of the Cowboys in the season finale Sunday afternoon. At least they don't have to travel. The Eagles' final two games are at the Linc.
And while the Cowboys have nothing to play for, and pretty much showed it in blowing another game Saturday night, they will be well-rested when they arrive Sunday, and no doubt would love to cap off their horrific season with a small measure of accomplishment by putting a kink inthe Eagles' playoff plans.
The Eagles did not even have to play in order to sew up the NFC East. They snagged the crown from the comfort of their living rooms as the Green Bay Packers throttled the New York Giants, 45-17.
The Giants' loss means the Eagles are the NFC East champions.
But there is also bad news from the fact that the Eagles did not play. The Birds are still likely going to need to win these last two games to have a chance to capture the No. 2 seed in the NFC, and a possible bye in the first round. That other New York team didn't help that quest a lot yesterday. The Jets went belly-up in a very winnable game against the Bears.
So after the Eagles play the Vikings Tuesday night, they will have a very short week to brace for the arrival of the Cowboys in the season finale Sunday afternoon. At least they don't have to travel. The Eagles' final two games are at the Linc.
And while the Cowboys have nothing to play for, and pretty much showed it in blowing another game Saturday night, they will be well-rested when they arrive Sunday, and no doubt would love to cap off their horrific season with a small measure of accomplishment by putting a kink inthe Eagles' playoff plans.
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