19 minutes ago, time2rock said:

I was only commenting on Seattle being a tough game for the Vikings this weekend (not on whether or not it helps us).  But ... if the Vikings lose (they would then have 3 losses) and they beat the Lions in the finale (Detroit would then also have 3 losses) we could get the 1 seed if we win out.  A lot of ifs but not impossible.  

Yeah agree on it being a tough game.

But I believe that if the Vikings were 1 game behind that Lions going in to the last week, the division would be out of reach, so they probably would rest their starters.

28 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

If we win this game and they lose that game and we all win the last game and the first after that then what? 

My head hurts 

7 minutes ago, time2rock said:

My head hurts 

So do all these scenarios lol

8 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

So do all these scenarios lol

Yep.  The Vikings could do this or the Lions could do that etc etc etc.  Like I said earlier, a lot of ifs.  The main thing is that we keep on winning to give us a chance at that 1 seed and that the 1 seed is still a possibility (we have no idea what other teams are thinking ... whether they will rest starters or not).  

5 minutes ago, time2rock said:

Yep.  The Vikings could do this or the Lions could do that etc etc etc.  Like I said earlier, a lot of ifs.  The main thing is that we keep on winning to give us a chance at that 1 seed and that the 1 seed is still a possibility (we have no idea what other teams are thinking ... whether they will rest starters or not).  

Agreed, im just going to enjoy the ride and not worry about all the "ifs" . Im happy to win the division and the #2. 

1st seed or 2nd. We're gonna plow through everyone!!!! LFG!!!!!!

FLY EAGLES FLY 

I am weird. Because I like to think about these scenarios.

It's meaningless until it actually happens, of course. But the NY Times gives the Eagles the highest percentage chance of winning the Super Bowl at 21%. The next highest is Buffalo at 17%.  

 

Spoiler

 

Spoiler

 

You have to subscribe to the NY Times to see the full page, but if you archive it on Archive.org, then view it over there, you can see the whole page. So here's the archive that I did a few minutes ago, if you want to see the whole list. 

https://web.archive.org/web/20241219192136/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/upshot/nfl-playoff-picture.html

9 hours ago, time2rock said:

Got to love that mentality! Got to love the one game at a time thing and just take it week by week. The NFL can change so quickly and the coaches and players just need to focus on the next game.

Lions have lost so many players it's difficult to pick. They could lose all 3. I doubt they lose to Bears though. Bears have mailed it in

49ers have done as well. Lions could end up winning the next 2 and losing to Vikings

1 minute ago, Mike030270 said:

Lions have lost so many players it's difficult to pick. They could lose all 3. I doubt they lose to Bears though. Bears have mailed it in

49ers have done as well. Lions could end up winning the next 2 and losing to Vikings

Would just need the Vikings to lose to either the Seahawks or Packers the next 2 weeks (while we win out) in that scenario in order to get the 1 seed.  

Not that you wanna think this way but if we win this week and wrap up the division and  #2 seed. Theoretically they could rest most of the starters the next two weeks instead of having a bye. Still have atleast two home games in the playoffs with an outside chance at a third. 

Too many things to happen for the Eagles to get the #1 seed. I'll be happy to get through the season without any major injuries and kick some butt in the playoffs. 

On 12/19/2024 at 10:07 AM, ManchesterEagle said:

Yeah agree on it being a tough game.

But I believe that if the Vikings were 1 game behind that Lions going in to the last week, the division would be out of reach, so they probably would rest their starters.

Right.  But even then, if they’ve lost a game and we haven’t, then the Lions still need that W so they aren’t able to rest anyone until they’ve built up a lead. So even in that scenario where we don’t end up with the #1 seed I think it is still better for us, especially given the number of injuries the Lions are dealing with. 

having a bye week can hurt them as much as help them. im fine with the 2 and resting starters if that scenario happens

Currently, Detroit holds the advantage (over Minnesota) in all of the top 3 tiebreakers:

1. Head-to-head (Lions beat Vikings in week 6 ... obviously the Vikings can even that up in the regular season finale)
2. Record in conference (Lions with 1 loss in NFC to TB - their other loss is to Buffalo; Vikings 2 losses in the NFC - to the Lions and Rams)
3. Record against common opponents (Lions are 10-0 in common games played with 2 more to play; Vikings are 9-1 with 2 more to play)

Like the Eagles, the Vikings don't control their destiny for that 1 seed ... the Lions do.  

2 hours ago, EmeraldArcher7154 said:

having a bye week can hurt them as much as help them. im fine with the 2 and resting starters if that scenario happens

This isn't baseball, having the bye and having to win just 2 games at home is a huge advantage.  2017, 2022 should tell you that alone.  Nope, as long as they have a shot at the #1 seed, you go for it.  Once that is eliminated, rest the starters (assuming the 2 seed is locked).

1 hour ago, NYEagle said:

This isn't baseball, having the bye and having to win just 2 games at home is a huge advantage.  2017, 2022 should tell you that alone.  Nope, as long as they have a shot at the #1 seed, you go for it.  Once that is eliminated, rest the starters (assuming the 2 seed is locked).

If we win tomorrow, we are locked in no worse than the 2 seed. That's the good part.

Right, and let's just say Detroit and Minnesota lose 1 game the next two weeks each, then we play everyone until the end of the season and get the #1 seed.  If going into the last week vs. the Giants, all we can have is the #2 seed, then you rest everyone important that last game.  You DO NOT take a chance on someone important getting injured for a meaningless game.

28 minutes ago, NYEagle said:

Right, and let's just say Detroit and Minnesota lose 1 game the next two weeks each, then we play everyone until the end of the season and get the #1 seed.  If going into the last week vs. the Giants, all we can have is the #2 seed, then you rest everyone important that last game.  You DO NOT take a chance on someone important getting injured for a meaningless game.

Absolutely. Kenny Pickett is handing off to Will Shipley and throwing to Johnny Wilson and Anias Smith. The Giants have checked out, and they can't even enjoy playing spoiler. We could still win anyway.

Kiss the 1 seed goodbye.  What a sheet game.  

1 hour ago, time2rock said:

Kiss the 1 seed goodbye.  What a sheet game.  

Yes agreed, but 1 seed was unlikely anyway. 
Let’s just hope Hurts can come back next week, we take care of the Cowboys and then give everyone a rest in week 18

I don't care what seed they have, they can rest the starters in the final game and go beat whoever they get matched up with.

1 minute ago, NOTW said:

I don't care what seed they have, they can rest the starters in the final game and go beat whoever they get matched up with.

They can’t if they don’t have the #2 locked up though bud. #2 and having week 18 off is a must.