The Eagles have lost four consecutive games, watched injuries reshape their lineup, and struggled to generate consistent offense. Somehow, the NFC East standings still offer a path back into contention.
Philadelphia enters Week 7 at 2-4, sitting second behind the 3-2-1 Giants. Dallas is also 2-4, while Washington rounds out the division at 1-4-1. The Eagles trail New York by 1½ games despite a losing streak that erased their 2-0 start.
Standings entering Week 7.
The Giants have the division’s only winning record, but no NFC East team has a positive scoring differential. New York is minus-4, followed by Dallas at minus-8, Philadelphia at minus-31, and Washington at minus-40. That leaves Philadelphia with an opportunity its recent performances haven't
supported. The division has remained close enough for the Eagles to recover, provided they can stop the losing streak.
Their upcoming schedule puts that possibility directly in their hands. Philadelphia faces Dallas, Washington and the Giants before its Week 10 bye, creating a three-game stretch that could dramatically change its standing.
The Eagles already own a victory over Washington, giving them a 1-0 division record. Their remaining NFC East games carry added importance as they attempt to improve both their overall record and their position against direct competitors.
The immediate challenge is turning that opportunity into wins. Philadelphia’s injury problems and offensive inconsistency have contributed to a month-long slide, and the standings won't forgive another disappointing performance. Still, a season that looks increasingly difficult has not escaped the Eagles within their division. The next three games will help determine whether that remains true.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFC East standings: Eagles remain second despite fourth straight loss
