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Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)

NFC East • Record: 2-2 (.500) •11th in the NFC
Race:

Seed Chasing Rams for the No. 7 seed (0 games back)
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 14
Tragic # 14
Division titleMagic 14 · Tragic 13
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 14 · Tragic 12
Playoff odds 35.6%
Division 20.7% • Wild card 14.9% • Bye 0.6%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose. A tie is half a game.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

This week's rooting guide — Week 5


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing this week's remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Eagles beat Jaguars this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Eagles lose to Jaguars this week, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Eagles go 2-3 while Rams go 2-3:
Magic # 14 → 9Magic -5 Tragic # 14 → 10Tragic -4
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Draft order outlook

If the season ended today they'd hold pick No. 13 in next year's draft — the NFL has no lottery, so the worst record picks first.

Full projected draft order →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Philadelphia Eagles magic number right now?

The Philadelphia Eagles magic number is currently 14. Any combination of Philadelphia Eagles wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 14 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Philadelphia Eagles elimination number?

The Philadelphia Eagles elimination number is 14. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Philadelphia Eagles lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Philadelphia Eagles playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Philadelphia Eagles make the playoffs in about 35.6% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in football?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot — a division title or one of the three wild cards in the conference. A tie counts as half a game. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Philadelphia Eagles last make the playoffs?

The Philadelphia Eagles last made the NFL playoffs in 2025 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Philadelphia Eagles last win the Super Bowl?

The Philadelphia Eagles have won 2 Super Bowls, most recently in 2024.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NFL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

Full guide: how magic numbers work →