The Philadelphia Eagles are careening. On Sunday, the Eagles ate a debilitating loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals. It’s the most recent in a stunning string of defeats that have had them reeling throughout December. Despite a back-and-forth affair in Philly, the Eagles could not emerge victorious.
The loss sent the Eagles down to 11-5 with one game remaining. There’s a slim difference between the Eagles and the rival Dallas Cowboys, who now have taken the top spot in the NFC East. Dallas defeated the Detroit Lions in a thrilling game on Saturday night between two of the top NFC teams. The win was crucial for Dallas, who are now up two games on the Lions following the victory. If things hold, Philly would be the top Wild Card team, while the Cowboys would win the division. After the Eagles held the league’s best record at the start of the month, it’s a wild fall from grace.
Resentment might now be at an all-time high in Philadelphia. After the loss, reactions started to pour out from unhappy fans and Philadelphia media. In summation, everyone is unhappy.
Pressure will only continue to mount as the games gain more significance. The playoffs are around the corner, and while Philly will make the cut, they’re in an unenviable spot. It will take some unique ship-righting to get out of trouble in this case.
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Chris Novak has been talking and writing about sports ever since he can remember. Previously, Novak wrote for and managed sites in the SB Nation network for nearly a decade from 2013-2022