Current Record: 8-4 (1st in NFC East)
Current NFC Seed: No. 3
The Philadelphia Eagles woke up this morning facing a new reality. For much of the 2025 season, the defending Super Bowl champions looked like the team to beat in the NFC. However, after suffering back-to-back losses—including a tough Black Friday defeat to the Chicago Bears—the Eagles have slid down the conference hierarchy.
Here is where the Eagles stand in the playoff picture as we head into the final month of the regular season.
The Playoff Bracket (If the Season Ended Today)
The Eagles have fallen out of the top two spots for the first time in weeks, overtaken by both Chicago and Los Angeles.
- Chicago Bears (9-3) – Currently hold the first-round bye.
- Los Angeles Rams (9-3)
- Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5)
- Seattle Seahawks (9-3)
- Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)
- San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
The Implication: As the No. 3 seed, the Eagles would currently lose the first-round bye and would be forced to host a Wild Card Round game against the No. 6 seed (currently the Green Bay Packers) at Lincoln Financial Field.
The NFC East Race Tightens
The most alarming development for Philadelphia isn’t just the seeding—it’s the division race.
- 1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
- 2. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
- 3. Washington Commanders (3-9)
- 4. New York Giants (2-10)
Just two weeks ago, the Eagles had a comfortable stranglehold on the NFC East. But consecutive losses to Dallas and Chicago, combined with the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chiefs, have shrunk Philadelphia’s lead to just 1.5 games. While the Eagles still control their own destiny, the margin for error has effectively vanished.
What Went Wrong?
The “Super Bowl Hangover” narrative was dormant for most of the season, but it has officially arrived. The Eagles’ defense has struggled in key moments over the last fortnight, giving up 24 points in back-to-back losses.
The loss to the Bears (24-15) was particularly damaging because it surrendered the head-to-head tiebreaker to Chicago—a critical factor if both teams finish with the same record.
The Road Ahead
To reclaim the No. 1 seed and the bye week, the Eagles need help. They must finish with a better record than the Bears (due to the tiebreaker loss) and likely match or beat the Rams’ finish.
Upcoming Schedule:
- Week 14: at Los Angeles Chargers (Mon, Dec 8)
- Week 15: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 16: at Washington Commanders
- Week 17: at Buffalo Bills
- Week 18: vs. Washington Commanders
The Verdict: The panic button shouldn’t be pressed yet—8-4 is still a strong position—but the Eagles are officially in a dogfight. The Week 14 clash against the Chargers on Monday Night Football has transformed from a showcase game into a “must-win” to stop the bleeding and keep the Cowboys at arm’s length.
