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purplefaithful · 12-12-2017, 01:46 PM

How much less effective are the Eagles with Wentz out? Chances are they'll still be #1 seed and playing at home. Their D is still good and Foles didnt look bad coming off the bench.

We'll see how effective he is when DC's can game plan him a bit more...

12-12-2017, 02:34 PM

....not to mention that Philly's schedule is very soft the remainder of the year. I still think they hold onto the #1 seed. Honestly, I'm a little (just a little) concerned that Minnesota can hold the #2 spot. They should be able to as their schedule is also mostly friendly.

12-12-2017, 02:39 PM

Beating Rams, Saints and Falcons was huge...they're on our tails.
wish we coulda beat the Panthers.

that first round bye will give guys a chance to heal up...gotta get this done

12-12-2017, 02:49 PM

I think Foles is a decent QB, but not great. They might win out to stay at the #1 seed, but they'll have a hard time winning in the playoffs. I don't see any cream puffs making the playoffs in the NFC this year.

Even as a #2 seed, I think the Vikes have a good shot at keeping home field throughout the playoffs. They just have to keep winning.

12-12-2017, 02:54 PM

PF, my answer is definitely "Yes".

Let me ask you this (or anyone else); what team has the better starting QB, Eagles or Vikings? B)

I like our chances against them way better with Foles as their QB.

12-12-2017, 04:25 PM

According to ESPN power rankings, beating the Rams while losing Wentz makes the Rams better than the Vikings again... :p

12-12-2017, 04:28 PM

Quote: @CLOBIMON said:
According to ESPN power rankings, beating the Rams while losing Wentz makes the Rams better than the Vikings again... :p

Although NFL.com's ranking have the Vikings tied for 2nd, they didn't knock them down for the loss to Carolina.

12-12-2017, 04:38 PM

Quote: @StickyBun said:
....not to mention that Philly's schedule is very soft the remainder of the year. I still think they hold onto the #1 seed. Honestly, I'm a little (just a little) concerned that Minnesota can hold the #2 spot. They should be able to as their schedule is also mostly friendly.

I don't know that it's "soft"... they have a division game on the road in Foles first start this season... the Giants aren't a good football team, but they are familiar with the Eagles and weird shit happens in these division games. Reference the 10-2 Patriots losing to 5-7 Miami on the road last night... Then the Eagles play an Oakland team that went 12-4 last season and is currently fighting for their playoff lives in a tight division race. They finish up with the Cowboys who will have Zeke back...
It wouldn't surprise me at all if they stumble a bit down the stretch.

12-12-2017, 04:58 PM

eagles will lose two of last three. not sure if that pushes then out of first round bye.

vikings are going to get home field advantage by winning out

12-12-2017, 05:03 PM

Quote: @Wetlander said:

@StickyBun said:
....not to mention that Philly's schedule is very soft the remainder of the year. I still think they hold onto the #1 seed. Honestly, I'm a little (just a little) concerned that Minnesota can hold the #2 spot. They should be able to as their schedule is also mostly friendly.

I don't know that it's "soft"... they have a division game on the road in Foles first start this season... the Giants aren't a good football team, but they are familiar with the Eagles and weird shit happens in these division games. Reference the 10-2 Patriots losing to 5-7 Miami on the road last night... Then the Eagles play an Oakland team that went 12-4 last season and is currently fighting for their playoff lives in a tight division race. They finish up with the Cowboys who will have Zeke back...
It wouldn't surprise me at all if they stumble a bit down the stretch.

The Giants are 2-11. Not sure how this isn't considered soft, regardless of division.