Eagles maintain elite NFL status in early playoff predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles continue to be recognized as an elite NFL team despite a disappointing playoff performance last year. A ranking by Brad Gagnon from Bleacher Report includes the Eagles among teams with 'playoff reservations booked', alongside the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. Coach Nick Sirianni has led the Eagles to the playoffs in each of his five seasons. Their recent loss of star receiver AJ Brown raises questions, but they are predicted to be contenders for a wild-card spot. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys face uncertainties defensively, while the Washington Commanders and New York Giants are seen as needing significant improvement.
- •Eagles rank among NFL's elite teams in early playoff predictions.
- •Jake Gagnon suggests Eagles are playoff locks despite recent failures.
- •Nick Sirianni has taken Eagles to playoffs in all five seasons.
- •Dallas Cowboys encounter defensive issues affecting their ranking.
- •Washington and New York require strong seasons to contend.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles Get Elite NFL Status Despite Recent Playoff Failure
"In a way-too-early ranking, the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t going to find bulletin board material from Bleacher Report’s 2026 NFL Playoff predictions. Despite the disappointing showing in the playoffs last year and the loss of the dynamic wideout AJ Brown, the Eagles received a favorable ranking from Brad Gagnon. Eagles Get Elite NFL Status Despite Recent […] The post Eagles Get Elite NFL Status Despite Recent Playoff Failure appeared first on HEAVY.
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