What The Eagles Are Rooting For Week 14

It's hard to believe it's that time already, but well, it's that time already. One of the best times of the year, the times of discussing all of the wild and willy playoff scenarios! Personally I love reading all of the crazy things that have to happen for certain teams to make the playoffs, and while there is nothing that complicated now, it's never too late to look at what the Eagles want to happen in order to put them in a better position so they aren't rooting for 3 teams to win, 2 others to lose, and 2 teams to tie.

First off, it must be prefaced that all of the below would only be helpful if the Eagles beat the Giants, something they must do. If the Eagles want to avoid becoming fans of half the teams in the NFL on week 17, they ought to win out (which unfortunately involves beating 3 teams that beat us earlier in the season). Also, this is one man's opinion of what would benefit the Eagles the most. If you disagree, feel free to do so in the comments section.

Jacksonville (AFC) vs. Chicago (6-6): While this one is not overly important as "da Bears" are below the Eagles and Neckbeard the Pirate (a.k.a. Kyle Orton) is throwing picks faster than Grossman and thus not much of a threat in the wildcard, it would be nice to see the Jags deliver a final knock out blow to Chi-town.

Minnesota (7-5) vs. Detroit (0-12): Again, not much importance in this one, but let's just give The Race To Lose A First Round Playoff Game To A Much Superior NFC South Team (a.k.a. The NFC North) to the Vikes.

Houston (AFC) vs. Green Bay (5-7): If the Texans win, this will knock out the Pack for sure. 1 down, many to go.

Atlanta (8-4) vs. New Orleans (6-6): While it would be good to see the Saints knocked out cause when hot, they are as dangerous as the '07 Patriots (see MNF game vs. Green Bay), the sad truth is the Eagles are Saints fans cause the Falcons are 1.5 games ahead of us. Not only that, but the Dirty Birds are the only team 1.5 games ahead of us that we do not see again this year. I dismissed others above as not important, this one's a biggie right here.

Philadelphia (6-5-1) vs. New York Giants (11-1): GO EAGLES!!!!!!! Need I say more. And what a win this would be, people are already crowning the Gmen as if they were the '07 Pats. And remember what nearly happened last year when the Eagles went on the road against a team that people had already crowned as The Best Damn Thing Since Sliced Bread....

Arizona (7-5) vs. St. Louis (2-10): Will the Cards just clinch already?

Dallas (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (AFC): Again, another HUGE game. The Eagles have "dem Cowbitches" the last week of the season (at home, I might add) but the Eagles are mathematically going to need Dallas to lose more games than that in order for the Eagles to go to the playoffs. A Cowboys game vs. the Steelers is just what the doctor ordered.

Baltimore (AFC) vs. Washington (7-5): While it is my personal opinion that the Skins are overrated, the bottom line is is that they've won 7 games and they're ahead of the Eagles by half a game in the standings. The Ravens are definitley a team on the rise and this a game that they will need if they want to keep pace with the Steelers in the AFC North. While the Eagles do play the Redskins one more time this year, it would always be a good idea to have them softened up a bit.

Tampa Bay (9-3) vs. Carolina (9-3): These two are tied for the lead in the NFC South. And subsequently the winner will have a good chance at earning a first round bye and the other will be thrown into the wildcard race. No boldened team to root for here, just the hope that whomever does lose this game will hit a bad losing streak and fall out of the playoff race.