The Eagles can win the NFC East with a Week 17 win over the Cowboys

On By Littum

The Eagles will have to wait another week for a shot to win the NFC East Division title.

Sunday’s 36-33 loss to the Commanders ended the Eagles’ 10-game winning streak and kept a glimmer of light open for Washington’s division title hopes. Washington was hoping to clinch a playoff spot with a win and some help, but those plans have also been delayed for another week.

Philadelphia’s path to the NFC East title remains simple: Beat (or tie) the Cowboys next Sunday, or get help from the Atlanta Falcons, who travel to Washington next Sunday night. A Falcons win or tie would also give the Eagles the division crown.

Here’s a look at who could clinch a playoff spot this weekend and how.

The Chiefs can win the AFC’s no. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home field advantage with a Bills loss or tie.

For the rest of the NFC, here’s how the playoff picture looks in the standings. (Note: The four division winners receive the first four seeds in the playoffs):

1. Lions – 13-2 (1st place in NFC North, playoff spot)
2. Eagles – 12-3 (1st in NFC East, made playoff)
3. Rams – 9-6 (1st in NFC West)
4. Buccaneers – 8-6 (1st in NFC South)
5. Vikings – 12-2 (1st Wild Card, place in the playoffs)
6. Packers – 10-4 (2nd Wild Card)
7. Commanders – 10-5 (3rd Wild Card)

In the playoffs
• Seahawks – 8-6
• Falcons – 8-7

On the other hand, here’s how the AFC playoff picture is shaping up:

1. Chiefs – 14-1 (1st in AFC West, wins division title)
2. Bills – 11-3 (1st in AFC East, wins division title)
3. Steelers – 10-5 (1st in AFC North, earned playoff spot)
4. Texans – 9-6 (1st in AFC South, wins division title)
5. Ravens – 10-5 (1st Wild Card, playoff spot)
6. Chargers – 9-6 (2nd Wild Card)
7. Broncos – 9-6 (3rd Wild Card)

In the playoffs
• Hole – 7-8
• Bengals – 7-8
• Dolphins – 6-8