The Eagles are just a few days away from their third consecutive entrance into the NFL playoffs. Almost a year has passed since their last run came to a heartbreaking end. But are they better positioned to get back to the biggest stage of all than they were heading into last year’s wildcard game?
No place like home
Last year, the Eagles had to open up their playoff dream on the road against the Chicago bears. This time, things are arguably a little easier. The Birds will face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, granted, but they’ll do so from the comfort of a raucous Lincoln Financial Field, where Head Coach Doug Pederson is 5-0 in the postseason.