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    Updated NFC playoff photo after Lions escape with 23-20 win over Bears

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    November 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, United States; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

    Thanks to the Eagles losing two NFC games before the bye week, they entered the Week 13 games one game behind the Detroit Lions in the NFC playoff race, but rather two in any what a tiebreaker scenario. The Thanksgiving slate of games gave the Birds an opportunity to compete in a complete game against the Lions, but that will have to wait after the Bears squandered a late chance to score with the game ending at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon .

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    Detroit’s win brings the Lions to 11-1 on the season and 1.5 complete games behind Philadelphia in the NFC playoff race. THE Eagles head to Baltimore on Saturday for a late Sunday afternoon game against the mighty Baltimore Ravens.

    1. Detroit Lions 11-1 • 1st NFC North

    Detroit is 11-1 and all but clinched a playoff spot after a 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears. The Eagles’ two losses this season are against Atlanta and Tampa Bay, giving Detroit a 1.5 game lead over Philadelphia, which translates to two complete games in a potential tiebreaker scenario.

    2. EAGLES 9-2 • 1st NFC East

    INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

    Philadelphia travels to Baltimore on Sunday and needs a win to stay within striking distance of the No. 1 seed with five games remaining after this week.

    3. SEAHAWKS 6-5 • 1st NFC West

    November 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn ImagesNovember 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

    November 3, 2024; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime at Lumen Field. Mandatory credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

    4. FALCONS 6-5 • 1st NFC South

    November 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) tries to block out the noise so he can hear the call against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesNovember 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) tries to block out the noise so he can hear the call against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

    November 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) tries to block out the noise so he can hear the call against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

    Atlanta is first in the NFC South and will face the Chargers after a bye week.

    5. VIKINGS 9-2 • 2nd NFC North

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured out of the pocket and forced to run during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville , in Florida. The Vikings beat the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured out of the pocket and forced to run during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville , in Florida. The Vikings beat the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured out of the pocket and forced to run during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville , in Florida. The Vikings beat the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

    Thanks to the Lions’ good start, Minnesota can’t get past the fifth seed.

    6. PACKERS 8-3 • 3rd NFC North

    November 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesNovember 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

    November 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

    Green Bay faces Miami on Thanksgiving night, but like the Minnesota Vikings, the Packers can’t move past the fifth seed unless they take first place in the NFC North.

    7. COMMANDERS 7-5 • 2nd NFC East

    November 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesNovember 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

    November 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

    This article was originally published on Eagles Wire: Updated NFC playoff photo after Lions escape with 23-20 win over Bears

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