The big winners in Washington on Saturday were the Lions, who clinched a playoff berth with the Eagles’ loss.
And the big losers were, of course, the Eagles: They’re not eliminated from playoff contention yet, but they’re precariously close and now have to have a whole lot of games go their way.
Here’s how the NFC playoff picture looks after the Eagles’ surprise loss.
THE BIG SIX
1. Arizona Cardinals (11-3). NFC West leader. Has clinched playoff spot. Would clinch NFC West and No. 1 overall seed with victory Sunday vs. Seattle.
2. Detroit Lions (10-4). NFC North leader. Would clinch NFC North with a win and a Packers loss.
3. Dallas Cowboys (10-4). NFC East leader. Would clinch NFC East with a win vs. Indianapolis on Sunday.
4. New Orleans Saints (6-8). NFC South leader. Would clinch NFC South with a win vs. Atlanta and a Panthers loss.
5. Seattle Seahawks (10-4). Wild card No. 1. Would clinch a playoff berth with a win vs. Arizona on Sunday.
6. Green Bay Packers (10-4). Wild card No. 2. Would clinch a playoff berth with a win vs. Tampa Bay on Sunday.
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
Philadelphia Eagles (9-6). Can still win the NFC East but only if they beat the Giants next week while the Cowboys lose both Sunday against Indianapolis and next week against Washington.
OTHER NFC SOUTH CONTENDERS
Carolina Panthers (5-8-1). Will win the NFC South if they win out and the Saints lose once.
Atlanta Falcons (5-9). Will win the NFC South if they win out.
