TL;DR
- Eagles fans should root for the Lions against the Packers to improve their NFC No. 1 seed chances.
- Cheering for the Chiefs against the Cowboys could benefit the Eagles by hindering a Super Bowl contender.
- Rooting for the Bengals against the Ravens aligns with hindering Lamar Jackson's playoff prospects.
The Philadelphia Eagles and their fanbase get to have a relaxing Thanksgiving.
Philly doesn't play on Thursday, rather taking the field on Black Friday against the Chicago Bears.
That doesn't mean there isn't stuff to pay attention to in Thanksgiving's NFL action.
Particularly the day's first two games, Packers-Lions and Chiefs-Cowboys, will have an impact on the NFC playoff picture.
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Which team should Eagles supporters cheer for On Thanksgiving Day?
Eagles supporters ought to back the Lions, and it's noteworthy that there's an argument for backing the Cowboys as well.
When Green Bay and Detroit meet to start the day, rooting for the Lions is simply about ensuring the Eagles a better chance at the NFC's No. 1 seed. The Packers have a better record than Detroit, so it helps Philly more if the Packers lose.
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In the Chiefs-Cowboys game, it's more nuanced.
Typically, you'd hope for the NFC East rival Dallas to lose. However, the Cowboys are currently 5-5-1, making it improbable they'll pose a challenge to the 8-3 Eagles as the season progresses.
With a 6-5 record, the Chiefs haven't secured a playoff berth in the AFC, though Patrick Mahomes ensures they're consistently a postseason contender. A defeat would complicate their journey toward a Super Bowl repeat.
A Dallas defeat wouldn't be detrimental to the Eagles. However, the team more likely to disrupt Philadelphia's Super Bowl title defense isn't Dallas, but Kansas City. Therefore, a loss for K.C. Could yield advantages down the line.
If you're viewing Bengals-Ravens after dark, you might as well back Cincinnati, which sports a significantly poorer record than Baltimore. This aligns with Mahomes's strategy. Hindering Lamar Jackson's playoff prospects could ultimately benefit the Eagles.
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