I know nobody wants an optimistic look at this Eagles team right now. No one is in the mood to be cheered up. Like you, I know the Birds’ 2018 season likely ended with their 27-20 loss to the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday night.
As you read this, don’t be under the impression I’m deluding myself. I realize Football Oustiders now has the Eagles at 16.0% to make the playoffs this year, below Dallas’ 17.3% and Washington’s 75.0%. In fact, only six NFC teams have lower odds to make the playoffs: the Falcons (10.