NFL Power Rankings: Philadelphia Eagles No. 1?
With only one loss through eight weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles have built a case as the NFL's best team.
Their case has convinced Sports Illustrated, which listed the 7-1 Eagles at the top of its most recent power rankings.
"Philadelphia’s touchdown drive before the half on Sunday, which came on the heels of a disappointing red zone fumble, was as composed a moment from an NFL team as I’ve seen all year, and the perfect example of how stable and dependable this collection of parts is," SI writes. "I don’t care that it came against the Commanders, who are better than we’re giving them credit for at this point in the season. This was a projection of strength from a team we cannot ignore as an odds-on Super Bowl favorite at this point."
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
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Not only do the numbers represent a talented team, but the eye test confirms it. The Eagles have been impressive all year long and are one last-second field goal away against the New York Jets from being undefeated through two months of the NFL season.
It's hard to imagine any team stopping the Eagles as they've shown very few flaws all season long. If they can continue their trajectory and keep playing the way they have been, there's no reason why this team shouldn't be back in the Super Bowl representing the NFC for the second year in a row.
The Eagles are back in action Sunday when they host the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.
