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NFL Playoffs: Who Will the Eagles Play on Wildcard Weekend?

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Published30 Dec 2024

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The Minnesota Vikings 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers has shut the door on the Philadelphia Eagles chances at the No. 1 seed in the NFC bracket of the NFL playoffs. Locked into the No. 2 seed, the Eagles will have a rematch in the NFC Wild Card round against either the Packers or the Washington Commanders. Who and when is yet to be determined. 

Here’s the scenarios for the Eagles opponent in the NFC Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

Philadelphia Eagles Wild Card Round Opponents Explained

NFL Playoffs: Who Will the Eagles Play on Wildcard Weekend?

What to Watch For

Two games are of the utmost importance for Eagles fans heading into Week 18 of the NFL regular season, Green Bay vs. Chicago and Washington vs. Dallas. The outcome of both of those games will factor into the Birds opponent in the NFC Wild Card round on the weekend of January 11 and 12. Both contests will kick off on Sunday, January 5 at 1:00 PM EST.

 

Eagles Play the Packers If..

  • Washington defeats Dallas
  • Green Bay defeats Chicago

 

Eagles Play the Commanders If…

  • Dallas defeats Washington

AND

  • Green Bay defeats Chicago