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Glenn Erby

Eagles Week 17 rooting guide: Who should Philadelphia support?

The Eagles are home Sunday afternoon for an intriguing matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

A win for Philadelphia would keep Nick Sirianni’s team in line for an NFC East title and potential No. 2 seed in the conference based on what happens with San Francisco and Detroit.

The Eagles are currently the No. 2 seed, and if they win out, they could land as high as No. 1 with a bye, putting the club on pace to host a home game at Lincoln Financial Field on Wild Card Weekend or better.

With the early Sunday games quickly approaching, we’re looking at Philadelphia’s Week 17 rooting guide.

ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN DEPORTES: Lions (11-4) vs. Cowboys (10-5)

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If Philadelphia and Detroit both win out, the Lions will be the No. 2 seed based on a better record against common opponents in the tie-breaker scenario.

ROOT for Cowboys

FOX: 49ers (11-4) vs. Commanders (4-11)

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) is shown with the ball, at MetLife Stadium, against the New York Jets, Sunday December 24, 2023.

The Eagles are still alive for the No. 1 overall seed and would need the 49ers to suffer losses to the Commanders or Rams.

Washington could be without Jacoby Brisett, and Philadelphia fans will be forced to root for Sam Howell and the upset.

ROOT for Commanders

FOX: Rams (8-7) vs. Giants (5-10)

(Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

A Rams win over the Giants and Seahawks loss in Week 17 would put Los Angeles in the playoffs, likely eliminating any need to play their starters in the season finale.

The Rams are built to beat the 49ers and a Giants upset would create a must-win scenario in Week 18 that could benefit the Eagles.

ROOT for Giants

NBC, UNIVERSO: Packers (7-8) vs. Vikings (7-8)

Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota having something to play for when they meet Detroit in Week 18 can only help Philadelphia’s quest to lock up the No. 2 seed.

ROOT for Vikings

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