Jan 5, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (96) during the first quarter in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Seahawks should definitely beat the Eagles tonight, but that doesn’t mean this is an easy win. There are three big reasons this one isn’t automatic.
The Seahawks are coming off a nice win over a division rival, and have had back-to-back reasonably good defensive performances. In the Eagles, they’re facing a 3-6-1 team that is every bit as bad as the record shows.