The Philadelphia Eagles have a few paths to the NFL playoffs, but they'll need some help

The most important step to the Eagles getting into the postseason is to win their remaining games. While there are scenarios that can see Philadelphia into the playoffs should they split their final two, things would get a bit more complicated.

The easiest way the Eagles can get back to the playoffs is to beat the Texans at home in Week 16, beat the Redskins in Washington in Week 17, and hope that the Vikings lose one of their final two.

Minnesota finishes the season at Detroit, and then home for the Bears, who at that point, might have little to gain from a win. If the Vikings drop one more game and the Eagles win out, Philadelphia would be through with a 9-7 record.

If Seattle lost its final two games — home against the Chiefs and the Cardinals — and the Eagles won out, Philadelphia could jump them in the wild-card race and snag the fifth seed in the NFC.

While it's a tougher path to the playoffs, the Eagles are technically still in contention for their second straight NFC East title. Should the Cowboys lose their final two games — home for the Buccaneers, and at the Giants — and the Eagles win out, Philadelphia would vault Dallas and win the division.

It's a longshot, but the Eagles could still potentially host a playoff game in Philadelphia.

Even if the Eagles lose on Sunday, they won't be eliminated from playoff contention as long as the Vikings don't win in Detroit.

Should the Eagles split their final two games, Philadelphia can still make the playoffs at 8-8, as long as Minnesota loses the rest of the way, and the Panthers lose one of their final two games.

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