Division leadersxSaints: 12-2xRams: 11-3xBears: 10-4xCowboys: 9-6. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! That means that when those afternoon games are going on, there will be immense playoff implications for several teams. While Washington's season has crumbled because of a lack of depth at key positions, Philadelphia once again have managed to take injuries in stride and continue to compete. "Each week in some of the games that we've played, there's been the emotional highs of coming off of like a -- like the Rams, for instance. Patrick Robinson 's spectacular 50-yard interception return got Philadelphia (15-3) started. m_gallery_json = "https://expo.advance.net/static/fff12d9ded/data.json"; The Broncos and Lions face long odds of winning in Week 3 and may struggle to capitalize either way due to injuries, while the Texans slow start can mostly be explained by a brutal schedule that dealt them the Chiefs and Ravens to start the year (not to mention, they’re the one team that managed to reach the playoffs after starting out 0-3), so let’s focus on the Eagles, Falcons and Vikings. The Eagles’ mission was clear: Beat the Redskins and hope for help from the Bears against the Vikings, who entered the day in the second and final wild-card spot. It's obviously a great honor, a great opportunity faced in front of us and we just attack each day the same. Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's game: Who: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears beat the Vikings 25-20 earlier this season. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies games easily on your device. Philadelphia controlled this game from start to finish. m_gallery_creation_date = "Sunday, January 21, 2018, 5:26 PM"; And what if 22 other players (the majority of them on offense) hadn’t ended their season on the injured reserve list? They ran the ball 34 times for 129 yards, and Nick Foles shook off an early interception to complete 28 of 33 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) -- led by quarterback Nick Foles, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and tight end Zach Ertz -- hosted the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field in the 2018 NFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 21, 2018 (1/21/18) at 6:40 p.m. on FOX for the right to advance to Super Bowl LII. After the Eagles dispatched the Atlanta Falcons in a gritty 15-10 home victory, and the Vikings survived in miracle fashion against the Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, Foles and Keenum will meet Sunday after both opening the season as backup quarterbacks. Click here for NJ Advance Media's picks and predictions for the game. • As it stands right now, the Eagles’ playoff chances are at 28 percent going into Week 17. Then Foles and his offense tore up the league's stingiest scoring defense, with long TD throws to Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith. That means that when those afternoon games are going on, there will be immense playoff implications for several teams. That's a great example, winning that football game and having to go on the road the next week in New York and still having that emotional high and feeding off of that. No substitute for depth and experience. But of course, all of those misfortunes did strike. Against a Vikings defense that is No. Super Bowl 2018: Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles RECAP, score and stats (1/21/18) | NFL Playoffs 2018 Updated Jan 30, 2019; Posted Jan 21, 2018 Eagles fly past Vikings, advance to Super Bowl © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Maybe the Redskins would have been able to add to their 6-3 record, which led the NFC East at the midway point of the season. • The good news for the Eagles is that the Bears (11-4) still have a chance to get a first-round bye in the playoffs and since they are kicking off at the same time as the Rams (12-3) next weekend, that won’t change. With playoff implications all around next weekend, the NFL has changed some kickoff times and the Eagles-Redskins game in Washington has been moved to a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on FOX. For a second straight year, franchise quarterback Carson Wentz is out down the homestretch of the season, and once again Foles has stepped in to give this team hope. Here are three things that we learned in this game. The George Halas Trophy was on hand at the NovaCare Complex on Wednesday as the Eagles returned to work, but Doug Pederson stressed the value of staying focused blocking out outside distractions to his team as the week began. As was the case last season, Washington got off to a promising start and then wasn’t equipped to handle a rash of injuries. Check the scoreboard above for the final score and click on the stats link for game stats. m_gallery = "nfc_championship_vikings_vs_ea"; App users: For the best mobile experience, use the mobile web version. The problem would be if the Rams take a big lead early and the Bears have nothing to play for later in the game if they determine they can't get the No. If that doesn’t happen, nothing else matters. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoPHL. He left the game with a chest injury midway through the fourth quarter. That leaves just one way for the Eagles to make it into the playoffs. What if a once-fierce defense hadn’t fizzled in the second half of the season? What if backup quarterback Colt McCoy hadn’t broken his leg as well? For the 15th time in 20 years, the Redskins’ season will end with them having missed the playoffs. Please support local journalism. Foles had the game of his life, throwing for 352 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-7 Eagles rout of the Vikings. That means the Eagles advance to the playoffs just weeks after it looked like their season was over. m_gallery_permalink = "https://www.nj.com/expo/ERRY-2018/01/fff12d9ded/index.html"; The NFL playoff picture has cleared up after a wild Sunday in Week 17. Click here for NJ Advance Media's picks and predictions for the game. And that’s exactly what happened. 2 in rushing defense and No. Subscribe today », Eagles fly past Vikings, advance to Super Bowl, Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. The defense was dominant, holding the dynamic Vikings to a sole, first-quarter score. Let’s break this all down. There's just one way for the Eagles to make the playoffs: An Eagles’ win + a Vikings’ loss to the Bears puts the Eagles in the playoffs as the sixth seed in the NFC. Eagles fans filled the lower bowl of the stadium drowned out any cheers by Washington’s faithful few. • First, the Eagles need to beat Washington. And while the Eagles weathered a difficult early-to-mid-season stretch, Washington collapsed after a promising early start and finished 7-9 for a second straight season. 2. The Eagles and Redskins perfectly displayed this in different ways. The Eagles earned their fifth victory in the last six outings, and received a gift from the Chicago Bears, who defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-10. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Nick Foles threw for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles made big play after big play Sunday night, winning the NFC title in a stunning 38-7 rout of the Minnesota Vikings. Foles was on fire, throwing for 352 yards in a performance that might make the Philadelphia faithful miss injured Carson Wentz a whole lot less. 1 in total yards, No. With playoff implications all around next weekend, the NFL has changed some kickoff times and the Eagles-Redskins game in Washington has been moved to a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on FOX. m_gallery_pagetype = "embed"; m_gallery_id = "fff12d9ded"; That game is in Minnesota. The Legend of Nick Foles adds another remarkable chapter, Foles chokes up after what's likely his final game in Philly as an Eagle, Even after blatant missed facemask, Foles didn’t curse, Elliott proves once again he's best when it matters most, Here's how the Eagles can make the playoffs. LeGarrette Blount had an 11-yard scoring run when things were decided in the first half, and the Eagles were headed to an NFL title game the Vikings (14-4) hoped to be in at their own stadium. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). NFL playoff picture clears up after exciting Week 17. 2 seed. Follow Mike Jones on Twitter @ByMikeJones. "We've just got to keep doing what we've been doing," Pederson said. The Eagles earned their fifth victory in the last six outings, and received a gift from the Chicago Bears, who defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-10. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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