Philadelphia Eagles clinch spot in the postseason for third year in a row
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have clinched a spot in the postseason for a third consecutive year despite tough back to back losses that created uncertainty of their status in the league.
The Birds entered into the playoffs thanks to wins by the 49ers and Lions and losses by the Packers and Falcons.
In the team’s third year in a row making it into the playoffs, each have been since Nick Sirianni took over as head coach.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after his teams 37-34 overtime win against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim N
From Jalen Hurts’ health and Darius Slay’s knee injury to switching up the defensive play caller, there are some yellow flags ahead Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
If Hurts is unable to play in Week 15’s game, Marcus Mariota will fill-in as quarterback.
FOX 29’s Greg Payne spoke to Eagles fans to gauge the temperature of the change.
"We really just need to gel together, it’s not a one man show," said Mike Renzulli, Bartender, City Works. "As much as we trust Jalen Hurts it takes a team to get wins, it takes a team to get stops, so I feel like if we just come together, we gel together, we have a collective initiative I think we will do well."
With Big Dom being out and the back to back loses, some are nervous while most are keeping the faith.
"Questionable right now, a little shaky about Marcus Mariota but if we know our team we fight baby," said Christian Bell, Eagles fan. "We are underdogs, we come up we show ‘em how it’s done and we always battle back, it’s what we do."