Okay, so today I really wanted to figure out this whole tiebreaker thing between the Eagles and the Cowboys. They’re both at the top, and I needed to know how this would shake out if they ended up with the same record.
First, I dove into the head-to-head. They split their games, 1-1, so that’s a wash. No help there. Moving on!
Next, I checked out the NFC East tiebreakers. Both teams are sitting pretty at 10-4, but the Cowboys have a slight edge because they’ve won one more game within the division. But wait, the Eagles still have two games left against the Giants, while the Cowboys only have one more NFC East game. So, this isn’t settled yet. It depends on these upcoming games.
Then, I started thinking about what would happen if both teams just kept winning. If the Cowboys and the Eagles both win out, it seems like the Eagles would have the upper hand. It’s like they control their own destiny in this scenario. Very interesting.
But then I got into the weeds a bit more. I found that there are actually three scenarios where they could end the season tied. If they both win out or only lose to a division rival, the Eagles probably win based on something called “Strength of Victory” or some other tiebreaker. It got a little complicated at this point, honestly.
I also looked at their remaining opponents. It’s a tough road for both teams. And I reminded myself how these divisional tiebreakers work in the NFL. It’s not just about who beat whom, but also about the strength of the teams they’ve beaten, and their records within the conference and the division.
So, after all this digging, what’s the takeaway? It’s really up in the air! It all comes down to these last few games. If both teams keep winning, the Eagles might just edge out the Cowboys, but it’s going to be a nail-biter until the very end. I’ll definitely be watching closely to see how this plays out!
Anyway I just want to share these with you guys, cause I spent a whole afternoon on it.
- Checked head-to-head record.
- Compared NFC East standings.
- Considered “win out” scenarios.
- Explored different tiebreaker possibilities.
- Analyzed remaining schedules.
That’s all for today’s sharing.
It was quite the journey, but I feel like I have a much better grasp on this whole Eagles-Cowboys tiebreaker situation now. Hope this was helpful for you all too!
