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Philadelphia Eagles (PHI)

NFC East • Record: 2-1 (.667) •No. 3 seed
Race:

Seed Leading the NFC East (No. 3 seed) — Giants 0 games back
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 15
Tragic # 15
Division titleMagic 15 · Tragic 15
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 15 · Tragic 14
Playoff odds 67.1%
Division 46.0% • Wild card 21.2% • Bye 6.1%
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 4


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 Rams this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Eagles lose to Rams this week, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
Any 1 of these 4 results moves your numbers: Magic -1.
  • Root for Jets to beat Bears this week.
  • Root for Cardinals to beat Giants this week.
  • Root for Chargers to beat Seahawks this week.
  • Root for Panthers to beat Lions this week.

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Eagles go 3-2 while Giants go 3-2:
Magic # 15 → 10Magic -5 Tragic # 15 → 13Tragic -2
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Philadelphia Eagles magic number right now?

The Philadelphia Eagles magic number is currently 15. Any combination of Philadelphia Eagles wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 15 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Philadelphia Eagles elimination number?

The Philadelphia Eagles elimination number is 15. 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 67.1% 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.

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