Nothing to decide for the Eagles in Week 6
The Eagles are 2-4 with a magic number of 12 and an elimination number of 11 — chasing Lions for the No. 7 seed (1 game back).
Playoff berthMagic 12 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Philadelphia Eagles. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
Division titleMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Philadelphia Eagles. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 8
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Philadelphia Eagles. Magic number 12, elimination number 8.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 8.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Philadelphia Eagles clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Philadelphia Eagles. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
Can the Philadelphia Eagles be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Philadelphia Eagles. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
What is the Philadelphia Eagles magic number right now?
The Philadelphia Eagles magic number is 12 and their elimination number is 11. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.