{
  "id": 17077069,
  "title": "Can the Eagles still make the NFL playoffs after their 2-5 start?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/can-the-eagles-still-make-the-nfl-playoffs-after-their-2-5-start",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:01:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-still-nfl-playoffs-2-150108602.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia Eagles have faced a challenging start to the 2026 NFL season, resting their franchise quarterback and struggling to score consistently. Despite a disappointing 2-5 record, the team remains mathematically eligible for an NFC playoff berth. The Eagles currently sit in third place within the NFC East, trailing the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. A win against the Washington Commanders on Sunday will improve their position against both division rivals. The team's playoff chances hinge on a significant turnaround in their performance over the final ten games. While winning the division is a possibility, the Eagles' wild-card hopes are more complex, requiring them to surpass several other teams with stronger records.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia has lost five straight games, but the NFC East standings leave the Eagles with a possible path back into the playoff race",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}