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The Philadelphia Eagles are reigning Super Bowl champions, but they'll need some help from around the NFL if they're going to defend their title.
- The Philadelphia Eagles are 7-7 and currently on the outside looking in at the NFC playoff picture.
- There are ways for the defending champs to make it back to the postseason, as long as they can get a little help from around the league.
- The easiest path is to win out, but they may still be alive even if they lose on Sunday.
It's been a tough season for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Just months removed from their first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the reigning champions have dealt with a series of devastating injuries and ill-timed collapses. They stand at 7-7 heading into the final two weeks of the season.
But thanks to Nick Foles and an impressive upset victory over the Los Angeles Rams last weekend, Philadelphia is still alive in their hunt to repeat as champions.
Below, we break down the four easiest ways the Eagles can earn a playoff spot.