Eagles taking command of the NFC East

Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title.

They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go to 10-1. In short, the Eagles looked unstoppable.

Then they lost five of their next six games to finish 11-6 and a game behind the Cowboys in the division.

Fast-forward to this year. The Eagles looked shaky at the start and suffered through key injuries.

Despite that Philadelphia is now 8-2, hold a 1.5 game lead over the Washington Commanders, and only have two tough games left over the remaining seven games.

Unless they repeat last year’s epic collapse, Philadelphia is on their way to the division title and the playoffs.

The difference between this year and last is the man upstairs for the Eagles. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio has his unit playing well.

They’ve only allowed over 25 points in a game twice so far.

Defense wins championships. Defense is why the Eagles are likely going to win the East and make a deep run into the playoffs.

The Commanders will likely have to settle for a wild card spot.

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