4 stats that should get Eagles fans excited

The Philadelphia Eagles! Defying expectations at every turn, the Eagles turned a solid start into a blazing streak into a, 'wait, are the Eagles the best team in the NFL?'

Admittedly, I was slow to come around, but I'm certainly a believe now. And even if you aren't yet, it's becoming increasingly clear that they're nailed on to at least make the playoffs, and probably make a run within it.

Don't believe us? Then look at this handy slate of statistics ESPN just put together after Philly's 37-9 thrashing over their divisional rivals the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Of the 67 teams to start 9-1…

100% have reached the playoffs

72% have won a playoff game

A whopping 49% have reached the Super Bowl

25% percent have lifted Lombardi Trophy

Thanks, once again, to ESPN for those statistics. And needless to say, things are looking pretty good for Philly right now.

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