The Philadelphia Eagles are on their bye week for Week 10, but don’t get it twisted, there’s still plenty for fans to obsess over. With a brutal 2-7 record, their playoff chances are basically non-existent, hitting a ridiculous 0.4% according to FTN Fantasy. Seriously, you can’t even bet on them making the postseason on FanDuel anymore, same deal for the Arizona Cardinals. It’s rough, but it means we gotta shift gears and think about maximizing their positioning in the 2027 NFL Draft.
It’s All About the 2027 NFL Draft Now
Yeah, the “P” word we’re talking about now is “picks,” not “playoffs.” The current 2027 NFL Draft order is everything, and with the Eagles out of the race, every game matters for their future. You gotta keep an eye on teams that could leapfrog them in the draft order or impact their acquired picks. It’s a different kind of scoreboard watching, but it’s crucial for rebuilding.
Who To Root For This Week
Let’s break down the Week 10 matchups and why Eagles fans need to become temporary fans of some unexpected teams:
* **Washington Commanders at New York Giants (Thursday Night):** This is a huge NFC East clash. You want the Commanders to win here. Why? They’re a bigger threat to jump ahead of the Eagles in the draft order if they lose. Plus, if the Giants lose, it makes it tougher for them to run away with the division. That’s good for the Eagles, especially since they play New York in Week 18. If the Giants are resting starters in the finale because they’ve locked up the division, an Eagles win might mess up their draft positioning. So, yeah, go Commanders.
* **Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans:** This one is simple. Thanks to the Jordan Davis trade, the Eagles own the Jaguars’ first-round pick in 2027. So, you want Jacksonville to lose as much as humanly possible. On the flip side, the Eagles want to move ahead of the Titans in the draft order, so a Tennessee win would be totally preferable. Root for the Titans.
* **New England Patriots at Detroit Lions:** The Eagles have the more favorable of New England’s or Chicago’s 2027 fifth-round pick, a result of the A.J. Brown trade. The Patriots are currently clinging to the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture, and the Eagles want to see the Jaguars fall out of playoff contention. A Patriots win makes that more likely. So, strange as it sounds, let’s go Pats.
* **Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens:** Double the reasons to root for the Chargers! First, the Eagles want to get ahead of LAC in the draft order. Second, thanks to the Cam Jurgens trade, the Eagles own Baltimore’s fifth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. So, it’s all Bolts, baby.
* **Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons:** To stay ahead of the Falcons in the draft order, the Eagles need Atlanta to win. That’s a straight-up decision.
* **Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns:** Based on current draft position, the Texans are a bigger threat to jump Philly in the draft order. Also, Houston has the best shot of any non-Jags team to win the AFC South, and the Eagles definitely don’t want the Jaguars winning their division. So, cheer for the Texans.
This Week 10 bye might mean no Eagles football, but the future of the franchise is being shaped by every single game. Keep those eyes glued to the scoreboard, even if it’s for draft capital instead of playoff dreams.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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