It’s December 13, and the Eagles haven’t been mathematically eliminated yet from NFC playoff contention.
According to Mychal Kendricks, they already have.
Sure, it would take nothing less than a miracle for the Birds to make it to the postseason, but there still is an avenue that they can ride to give them a berth into the second season. Here it is, according to ESPN Stats and Info:
At 5-8, the Eagles are still mathematically alive for a playoff spot. According to FPI, they face 5 million-to-1 odds. The scenario: The Eagles must win out, the Falcons, Redskins and Packers must all lose out. The Vikings must beat the Packers, but lose their other 2 games. The Buccaneers must beat the Panthers in Week 17. The Saints must lose to the Cardinals or Buccaneers. And the Cardinals must lose at least once.
So, there’s that!
[H/T to Tim McManus]
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