After going 1-8-1 in its last 10 games decided by seven points or less, the Eagles have come back to win their last two games, both by less than a touchdown.
With two huge wins in their last two games, the Eagles find themselves in a great spot heading down the stretch.
After two straight weeks of "must win" games the Eagles now travel to Atlanta with a chance to all but stamp a ticket to the playoffs. A win for the Birds would put them at 8-4 and Atlanta, also alive for a playoff spot, at 6-6. With the Giants struggling, the Eagles are currently tied with the Packers for the wild card teams.
The NFC East division title is not out of reach as the Eagles trail the Cowboys by just one game.
Although not a cakewalk, all of the Eagles remaining games are winnable - Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Broncos, and Cowboys. Overall, these teams are a combined 32-23.
Dallas has a much tougher schedule - Giants, Chargers, Saints, Redskins, and Eagles. Overall, these teams are a combined 34-20.
The records of the remaining teams can be a little deceiving. Three of the five teams the Eagles have left are hovering right around .500. The Cowboys face two first place teams in the Chargers and undefeated Saints.
Like last year, it is very possible the season could come down to the last game, although with different stakes.
The Eagles thumped Dallas in a winner go on, loser go home finale last year.
This season, it is likely both teams will make the playoffs. The question then becomes, who will win the division and open the playoffs at home.
My prediction is that the Eagles go 3-1 in their next four games while Dallas goes 2-2. This would pit the final game for the division title.
The Eagles have a bunch of shortcomings - stopping teams on third down, scoring TD's in the redzone, dumb penalties. However, they still find themselves in a good spot. A typical hot December will have them flying into the playoffs where anything can happen - even against tough teams like Minnesota and New Orleans.
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