The Philadelphia Eagles' chances of securing the top seed in the NFC have improved to 33% following the Detroit Lions' loss to the Buffalo Bills. While the Eagles now have a shot at home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, their immediate focus remains on the Washington Commanders game that could clinch the NFC East title.
, the Eagles had just a 16% chance to secure the top spot in the NFC before facing a tough Pittsburgh Steelers team at Lincoln Financial Field. Meanwhile, the team they were chasing, the Detroit Lions , had a 75% chance. With a 6-1 home record, the Lions were hosting the Buffalo Bills, one of the favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIX.. Coupled with the Lions ’ 48-42 loss to the Bills on Sunday, the Eagles are now tied for the top seed in the NFC. A No.
“We block it out always,” Slay said. “I was in Detroit for seven years. If I’m rooting for anybody, it’s always going to be either us or the Lions. Right now, we’re in a battle for that No. 1 seed, so I do want them to lose, but I always want to see them win too—as long as they don’t play us. Whenever they play us, I want them to get spanked every time.”
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