While there were some hilarious claims (such as implying there is a world where the Saints have a winning record this year), for the most part, they gave the Eagles a fair shake. So let's look at the arguments that one would have to make to convince oneself that the bird will end up in either situation.
How good can the Eagles can be, and how badly can things go off the railings?
The Eagles were given a ceiling of 13-4 which feels like the type of season you would expect from the defending Super Bowl champs.