After a thrilling Sunday of NFL action, the Philadelphia Eagles were able to rest easy as their biggest NFC rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions, all suffered losses in their respective games. This gave the Eagles a slight advantage in the NFC Championship race.
| Team | Odds |
| 49ers | +250 |
| Lions | +450 |
| Eagles | +475 |
| Cowboys | +700 |
| Packers | +1600 |
| Rams | +1600 |
| Bears | +2000 |
| Falcons | +2000 |
| Seahawks | +2200 |
| Saints | +2500 |
| Buccaneers | +2500 |
| Vikings | +3000 |
| Cardinals | +5000 |
| Commanders | +10000 |
| Giants | +12500 |
| Panthers | +25000 |
The recent losses by the Cowboys, 49ers, and Lions to other NFC teams could play a vital role in any tiebreak situations. Additionally, the common opponents between the Eagles and these teams further complicate the tiebreaker scenarios.
Looking ahead to the Eagles’ upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons, a win would solidify their early-season positioning. The absence of A.J. Brown for the Falcons could be advantageous for Philadelphia.
How will the Eagles fare against the Falcons without A.J. Brown?
While Brown’s absence is significant, the Falcons could be hit harder by the loss. Their cornerback situation leaves much to be desired, which could give the Eagles an edge.
By strategically matching up DeVonta Smith against the weaker Falcons’ corners, the Eagles could exploit this vulnerability and secure a crucial victory to start the season on a high note.
For the Eagles to capitalize on this opportunity, players like Jahan Dotson and Parris Campbell will need to step up and support Smith on the offensive end.
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