There are only two question marks for the Eagles this postseason. The first one is more a function of the opponents the Eagles could face this postseason. The Packers, the Bucs, the Lions — all have offensive lines that are better than average (Pro Football Focus ranked all three among their top eight units in the league heading into Week 18).
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the NFL playoffs playing as well as any team in football, as they finished the regular season winners in 12 of their last 13 games
And yet, the idea of Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett, and Tanner McKee all technically having a chance to earn the start in Week 19 makes things very tricky indeed, with fans holding their breath to see the final injury report before they can release their white knuckle grasp on life and get down to preparing their tailgating fare.
Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata reacts to a touchdown against the Steelers last month. Philadelphia will host the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the playoffs Sunday. At 14-3, it could be Super Bowl or bust for the Eagles.
Home games against the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburg Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlight the Lions' 2025 schedule. In addition to hosting NFC North rivals Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, the Lions will welcome in the Cowboys, Buccaneers (NFC South champions), Steelers, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.
The Lions will take Wednesday off, practice Thursday, then take the weekend off before returning to prepare for the first playoff game next week.
How the Detroit Lions could play Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings or Los Angeles Rams in NFL playoffs divisional round.
The report which was cited on social media by ESPN NFL reporter Adam Shefter, comes via Ohio sports radio station host Anthony Rothman.
The schedule is brutal and could be among the toughest in NFL history. Nick Sirianni’s team will face the Chiefs, Vikings, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers on the road. They’ll host Detroit and Denver while getting a close-up look at Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.
The areas of improvement include being more consistent on a down-to-down basis when the team doesn't generate turnovers, and being more efficient rushing the passer from the edge. But overall, the difference between what the Packers did in 2023 under Joe Barry and what the 2024 season looks like with Hafley is night and day.