The Eagles are IN!
By virtue of Sunday’s results around the league (losses by both the Falcons and the Packers and a win by the 49ers), the Eagles have clinched a spot in the postseason for a third consecutive year. In fact, Nick Sirianni is the first head coach in franchise history to earn trips to the postseason in each of his first three years.
Philadelphia has advanced to the playoffs 18 times under Jeffrey Lurie’s ownership (dating back to 1994). Since the turn of the century, the Eagles are tied for the second-most postseason bids (16) in the league, trailing only New England (18) in that span.
The Eagles have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons (2017-19, ’21-23). The only other window in team history when the Eagles reached the postseason six times in seven years happened under Andy Reid (2000-04, ’06).
Philadelphia is one of four NFL teams with at least five playoff appearances since the 2017 campaign, joining Kansas City (6), Baltimore (5), and Buffalo (5).
The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t kicked off in Week 15, and they haven’t won a game this month, but they clinched a playoff berth on Sunday.
The Eagles were ushered into the playoffs thanks to wins by the 49ers and Lions and losses by the Packers and Falcons.
It’s the Eagles’ third straight playoff trip.
i Each of those three have come since Nick Sirianni took over as head coach for the Eagles and with Jalen Hurts as the starting quarterback. It’s been an ultra-successful combination so far.
Next up for the Eagles (10-3) is a chance to snap a two-game losing streak against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.
In addition to looking for a much-needed win, Philadelphia is hoping to gain a game over the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East title and extend their chances at earning the NFC’s top seed.
Philadelphia is aiming for back-to-back division titles and a repeat as the conference’s No. 1 seed.
The Eagles got some good fortune on Sunday that they’re no doubt hoping to maintain on Monday and beyond.