Eagles Next Two Games Are Critical

The Philadelphia Eagles have been a huge disappointment, but it is not time to call it quits on the season just yet.  These next two games will be critical in the Eagles getting their acts together and becoming a team everyone thought they were going to be.  They have a chance to be 3-3 heading into the bye week, which is not where they wanted to be.  If they can win two in a row heading into the bye I think this team will be able to make the playoffs.  First it starts with Buffalo, then a key division matchup against the Redskins; both will be on the road.

Buffalo is where the turnaround starts.  Surprisingly the Bills are 3-1 heading into this game and it will be a tough battle to win this one.  It will be good for the Eagles to head on the road get away from all the distractions and focus on getting that second win.  Not only will it be a win that could build confidence for a team that seems to be in shambles, but it will be a good win against a very good Bills team.  It will be a gut check for this team, but if they are able to get this win they will be heading in the right direction as they head into Washington for a crucial NFC matchup.

If they are able to pull of a win at Buffalo and head into Washington 2-3, the Eagles will be flying high.  After playing so poorly just one win could turn around a dismal season for them.  As of now the Redskins are tied for the division lead, so this will be a key matchup.  After a win at Buffalo maybe the team is starting to put things together and look like the team they were supposed to be.  The Redskins and Eagles always battle no matter how good or bad each other are.  The Eagles will need to win this game to officially pull themselves out of the rut they put themselves in.  When you look at playoff teams the key is winning in your division and that is what the Eagles will have an opportunity to do.  A win in Washington which I think will happen will officially bring this team together as they head into the bye week.

This is where the Eagles become the team they were supposed to be.  They head into the bye week 3-3, not where they wanted to be, but they will be coming off two huge wins against two very good teams.  Pieces will start to fall in place and this team will look like one of the best in the league.  The best thing about this is that the Eagles will be heading into the bye week red hot.  We all know that the bye week does wonders for Andy Reid and his team and he will be able to get his players rested and have extra time to fix the final kinks in his team.

Reid always wins after the bye week and if they can be 4-3 with 9 games to go I believe this Eagles team will be destined for the playoffs.  These next two weeks are crucial for the Eagles and with all of these questions surrounding them I think this team pulls it together and becomes the team everyone thought they would be.