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NFL Playoffs 2023: What happens if Philadelphia Eagles lose to New York Giants in the Divisional round?

In the NFL playoffs, the Eagleshost the Giants.Read here to check out what happens if Philadelphialose to New York in the Divisionalround.

Nick Sirianni head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles
Ā© Quinn Harris/Getty ImagesNick Sirianni head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles

TheEagleswere the best team in theNFLafter an impressive 13-1 record. Then,Jalen Hurtsgot injured and two consecutive losses with theDallas Cowboysand New Orleansput at risk what seemed to be a sureNFC Easttitle. However, the 24-year old quarterback came back inWeek 18to beat theGiants and clinch the No.1 seed.

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Meanwhile,theGiantsare one of the biggest surprises in theNFLthis season. Thanks to a 9-7-1 record,New Yorkwereback in the playoffs for the first time in six years and in theWild Cardround eliminated theVikingsat Minnesota. That’s whyBrian Dabollis a huge candidate to win the award as Coach of the Year.

So, the Eaglesarrive to theNFL playoffswith a great chance of reaching theSuper Bowl. Read here to find out what happens if Philadelphialose to theNew York Giantsin the Divisionalround.

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NFL playoffs: What happens if the Eagleslose againstthe Giants in the Divisional round?

If the Eagleslose tothe Giantsin the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, Philadelphia will be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the worstseeded team in the conference, New Yorkwould advance to the NFC Championship Game and their next rival would be the San Francisco 49ers or the Dallas Cowboys.

Considering the Giants would still be the worst seeded team in the NFC, it’s important to remember that they won’t have another game at home during the postseason. There’s no other scenario for them than to go on the road.

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The path to an unexpected Super Bowl for New Yorkhas to go first through Philadelphia and then, inevitably, through San Francisco or Dallas. If the Giantsshock the NFL with those two wins, anything wouldbe possible in the Super Bowl.

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