The Philadelphia Eagles had an opportunity to move up one spot in the NFC playoff picture in Week 18 but failed to capitalize.
The Eagles saw the Chicago Bears lose to the Detroit Lions on Sunday and could have moved up to the No. 2 seed with a win over the Washington Commanders.
However, the Eagles, who rested their starters, were unable to beat Josh Johnson and Co. And will stay in the No. 3 seed, where they began this week.
And, with that playoff positioning, the Eagles draw a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
Had the Eagles secured the No. 2 seed, they would have drawn a matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Based on what we've seen out of the Niners and Packers this season, the latter squad would have been a better matchup.
Regardless, the Eagles will enjoy a home playoff game, which no doubt helps their cause against San Francisco.
The Eagles and 49ers did not play one another this season and haven't squared off since back in 2023.
The Eagles have won three of their last five matchups versus San Francisco dating back to 2017.
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