Before Thanksgiving, Philadelphia hadn’t triumphed away from home, and the Eagles’ only victory in December came against the New York Giants. The Eagles (11-5) play the Giants (5-11) again on Sunday at East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the regular season finale. They will try to sweep their
NFC East opponents and get their first road victory since Nov. 20. In spite of teir dismal record in December, Philadelphia can still capture the division title for the second time in a row if they defeat the Dallas Cowboys (11-5) against Washington (4-12). In the absence of that, the Eagles might have to contend with the No. 5 seed in the NFC and all away games in the postseason.
Philadelphia has struggled on both ends of the pitch. That includes a secondary that has given up 34 touchdown passes (only Washington has given up more, with 35), as well as an unreliable offence supported by the “Brotherly Shove’s” overwhelming red-zone success. After holding double-digit leads in three games, Philadelphia has fallen for the first time in team history. The Eagles had leads of 21-6 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday before losing 35-31. They had leads of 14-3 against the New York Jets and 20-14 (Week 6); 10-0 against the Seahawks and 20-17 (Week 15).
Philadelphia has had difficulties in the air and on the pitch. This comprises an unstable attack bolstered by the “Brotherly Shove’s” spectacular red-zone performance, as well as a secondary that
has surrendered 34 touchdown passes—only Washington has surrendered more, with 35. For the first time in team history, Philadelphia has lost a game despite having double-digit leads in the previous three. On Sunday, the Eagles led the Arizona Cardinals 21–6 but ultimately fell short 35–31. They held leads of 10-0 and 20-17 (Week 15) against the Seahawks and 14-3 and 20-14 (Week 6) against the New York Jets
