There was a lot of conversation leading up to the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills Week 17 game that this was going to be a big one for the Birds.
Many experts and fans wanted to see whether the Eagles could compete with the top teams in the NFL, like the Bills. They certainly showed that after getting a 13-12 win in ugly conditions outside, as Philly moved to 11-5 on the season and still within striking distance of earning the number two seed in the NFC playoffs.
After the win, Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata was not happy about how the Eagles were being viewed before the game, as he feels they earned the respect of being considered one of the top teams.