The fact concerning your Philadelphia Eagles is that despite a season that by all rights should have been over a few weeks ago, this team now has more than just a Christmas Miracle chance of stealing the NFC East title.
Before the start of their game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles knew that the New York Giants had lost, 23-10, at home to the Washington Redskins.
Knowing that they were in the playoff chase, the Birds crushed the Jets, 45-19.
For one of the rare times this season, the Eagles actually handled their own business.
"Yeah, we were aware of [the Giants' loss] before the start of the game," quarterback Michael Vick said. "But regardless of what happened with them, we still have to go out and take care of our business.
"If we go out and lose the game, then it doesn't matter. It's irrelevant."
So now, by winning consecutive games for just the second time, the Eagles (6-8) go into Dallas with the chance to stumble into a scenario where the final week of the season could be a three-team shootout for the NFC East . . .
What do you want me to say?
More than a few of you chastised me for putting out false hopes when I said that the Eagles weren't mathematically eliminated after that disgusting loss in Seattle that dropped them to 4-8.
You're likely thinking the same thing now.
I admit that was an absurd notion then, but now the Eagles unbelievably could be a win in Dallas away from possibly being a win away from hosting a playoff game.
Do I really believe they'll do it?
No, I do not, not even at this time of year.
Still, the situation is what it is.
If the Eagles beat Dallas (8-6) and the Giants (7-7) lose to the Jets on Christmas Eve, the Birds would then win the NFC East if they beat the Redskins at the Linc on New Year's Day and the Giants beat the Cowboys.
