For the first time since September, the Philadelphia Eagles were on the losing end of the scoreboard as the clock wound down to zero seconds. Even while dealing with drama amongst teammates or mustering close wins against the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns, the Eagles were the hottest team in the NFL.

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Vikings outlast Seahawks and can gain both NFC North title and No. 1 seed in NFC by winning their final two games

After dismantling the Bears 30-12 on Monday night, the Vikings are 12-2, tied with the Lions and Eagles for the best record in the NFC.

Shortly before the Vikings snuck out of Seattle with a win over the Seahawks, the Washington Commanders handed the Philadelphia Eagles just their third loss of the season. That means all the Vikings need to do to claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC is beat the Green Bay Packers next week and close their season with a win over the Detroit Lions.

In Week 16, the Philadelphia Eagles had the chance to clinch the NFC East and take a step closer to pinching the No. 1 seed from the Detroit Lions. The Washingt

After their crushing loss on Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks will need some help to avoid missing the playoffs for a second straight year.

As Minnesota's late-afternoon game at Seattle was getting underway on Sunday, the Lions had dispatched the Chicago Bears, 34-17, while the Eagles suffered a brutal loss to the Washington Commanders, 36-33, in a game star quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave early due to a concussion.

At 13-2, the Vikings have a clear path to the top playoff seed in the NFC and, as receiver Justin Jefferson put it, "We're coming together."