The Wild Card Round Rundown: Who Eagles Fans Want to Face in the Divisional Round
As the NFL playoffs enter the Wild Card Round, Philadelphia Eagles fans are eager to know who they'll face if their team advances. With three NFC matchups set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, we've got a rooting guide for non-Eagles games that will help you make sense of it all.
For Eagles fans, the ideal Divisional Round opponent is anyone but the Packers. The three teams that make up the rest of the NFC bracket are the Rams, Panthers, and Bears. But which one would be the most desirable matchup?
The answer lies in a combination of factors, including talent, experience, and home field advantage. According to Jimmy Kempski, a sports journalist who's got this one covered, the Panthers (8-9 record) and Bears are both viable options, but only if they lose their respective games on Saturday.
If the Rams emerge victorious, Eagles fans would love to see them take on either the Packers or the Bears. However, the gap in talent between these teams is significant, making it a tough call. That being said, playing the Rams at home could be an ideal scenario for Eagles fans.
Meanwhile, in the AFC bracket, the Bills, Chiefs, Ravens, Chargers, and Steelers are all vying for a spot in Super Bowl LVII. While there isn't a clear-cut favorite just yet, teams like the Chargers and Steelers seem to be lagging behind the pack.
Ultimately, Eagles fans will have to wait until their team advances to know who they'll face in the Divisional Round. But with these matchups in mind, you can make an informed decision on which games to root for this weekend.
Here's a breakdown of what Eagles fans want to see happen:
* Rams vs Panthers: A Panthers win would be a dream come true for Eagles fans.
* Rams + Packers win: Eagles play the Rams.
* Rams + Bears win: Eagles play the Bears.
* Panthers vs Bills: Eagles play the Panthers.
* Panthers + Packers win: Eagles play the Panthers.
* Panthers + Bears win: Eagles play the Bears.
Now, if only these matchups would come to pass. We'll be keeping a close eye on all three AFC games and will have an update for you once the playoffs are underway.
As the NFL playoffs enter the Wild Card Round, Philadelphia Eagles fans are eager to know who they'll face if their team advances. With three NFC matchups set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, we've got a rooting guide for non-Eagles games that will help you make sense of it all.
For Eagles fans, the ideal Divisional Round opponent is anyone but the Packers. The three teams that make up the rest of the NFC bracket are the Rams, Panthers, and Bears. But which one would be the most desirable matchup?
The answer lies in a combination of factors, including talent, experience, and home field advantage. According to Jimmy Kempski, a sports journalist who's got this one covered, the Panthers (8-9 record) and Bears are both viable options, but only if they lose their respective games on Saturday.
If the Rams emerge victorious, Eagles fans would love to see them take on either the Packers or the Bears. However, the gap in talent between these teams is significant, making it a tough call. That being said, playing the Rams at home could be an ideal scenario for Eagles fans.
Meanwhile, in the AFC bracket, the Bills, Chiefs, Ravens, Chargers, and Steelers are all vying for a spot in Super Bowl LVII. While there isn't a clear-cut favorite just yet, teams like the Chargers and Steelers seem to be lagging behind the pack.
Ultimately, Eagles fans will have to wait until their team advances to know who they'll face in the Divisional Round. But with these matchups in mind, you can make an informed decision on which games to root for this weekend.
Here's a breakdown of what Eagles fans want to see happen:
* Rams vs Panthers: A Panthers win would be a dream come true for Eagles fans.
* Rams + Packers win: Eagles play the Rams.
* Rams + Bears win: Eagles play the Bears.
* Panthers vs Bills: Eagles play the Panthers.
* Panthers + Packers win: Eagles play the Panthers.
* Panthers + Bears win: Eagles play the Bears.
Now, if only these matchups would come to pass. We'll be keeping a close eye on all three AFC games and will have an update for you once the playoffs are underway.
. If they do, it'd be lit to see if the Eagles can pull off a win at home. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch that? But honestly, any of those matchups would still be better than facing the Packers 
. The Bears and Panthers seem like decent options too - just hoping they lose their games first. This is gonna be an exciting few days!
anyway, i think the panthers or bears would be sick matchups if they happen. but if the eagles do play the rams, idk man, it seems like there's a pretty big talent gap between them. and what's up with the chiefs and bills being so dominant? 
they're like the ultimate underdogs no more 
. But hey, that's just the nostalgic retiree in me talking – what do you guys think?
️ what do u think? should eagles try to make it as far as possible in the playoffs or is it better for their chances of winning super bowl lvii 
Those Eagles fans can't wait for Sunday, and neither can I. The unpredictability of the games keeps me on my toes...
... like can we please just get some of these matchups right already?! 
I mean, I'm all for the underdog stories and whatnot, but come on! If my boys make it to the divisional round, I need a team that's gonna give them a run for their money, you know? 
. But if we can't even get to the divisional round, then I'm happy to see the Panthers take on the Bills or something 
. Just give me some excitement, you know? 
This whole wild card round thing is just so frustrating 
! But at the same time, if the Eagles do face the Bears, it's gonna be a whole different story altogether 
. The thought of seeing Jalen Hurts go up against Justin Fields is just too exciting to handle 
. And let's not forget about the potential of an Eagles-Rams showdown at home - that would be absolute magic 
! Fingers crossed everything plays out in their favor, and they get a chance to prove themselves against one of these teams 
Fly, Eagles, fly!
. It's all about probability and stats, folks 
. The Rams might be a tough matchup at home, but the Bears are actually looking pretty solid right now 
. Not saying I don't wanna see them take down the Packers either... just saying we shouldn't get our hopes up too high 
i mean can u imagine playin them and losin? 
anyway back to the nfl playoffs i think the panthers or bears would b super cool matchups but idk man the rams r just so good rn 
what about u guys whos your fave teams in the nfc? 
. What about actual game strategy? Or player injuries? You know, the things that really matter in sports. And don't even get me started on the importance of rest and preparation... a team that's well-rested and prepared is a way more formidable opponent than one that's burnt out from playing too many games 
. Give me a break!
but seriously who wants to play the ravens? they've been on fire this season and i don't think our squad can handle their defense 
️ at least if we get to play the rams it's a pretty good matchup 
. Otherwise, it's just a mess of conditional matchups and what-ifs 
. It's not like it matters who wins or loses at this point 
... [GIF of a football player falling asleep on the field] Zzz...
. And let's be real, who doesn't want to see Patrick Mahomes' magic go up against Jalen Hurts? 
If the Rams make it through to the Divisional Round, I think Eagles fans would love to take them down at home - it's their home turf after all! 
but if they gotta face the panthers or bears, idc i'll still be reppin them 