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Updated NFC Playoff Picture as East race tightens with 5 games to go

The loss dropped Philadelphia to 8-4 on the season, meaning they now have just a 1.5 game lead over the Cowboys for the NFC East crown with five contests to go. It's still a tall order for the Cowboys,
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When can Eagles clinch NFL playoff spot, NFC East title? What needs to happen

Again, according to NFL.com, the Eagles currently have a 21% chance of getting the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Only the Rams (9-2) have a better chance, at 54%. It should be noted that the Eagles beat the Rams 33-26 on Sept. 21, so the Eagles would have the first tiebreaker should both teams finish with the best record in the NFC.

Can the Eagles still get the No. 1 seed in the NFC? Yes, but it will be difficult.

The Eagles are one of six teams in the NFC with eight or nine wins, and only two teams in the NFL have an easier schedule the rest of the way than the Birds.

Dallas Cowboys' NFC East hopes get lifeline ahead of crucial NFL playoff push

The Dallas Cowboys are closing in on the NFC East leaders, which gives them a greater chance of making the playoffs this season.

Bears 4-0 vs NFC East for 1st Time in Team History

Bears 4-0 vs NFC East for 1st Time in Team History
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