The Eagles converted on a Saquon Barkley run, and a brawl broke out immediately after. Three players were ejected, including Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen. Some believe Sirianni and the Eagles were trying to stick it to their division rivals by going for two. But Sirianni explained that his decision was by the book.

Eagles capture back-to-back division titles since winning four straight from 2001 to 2004. Plus, the Bears and Packers will battle for first in the NFC North.

2. New England Patriots (11-3), AFC East leaders: Their 10-game heater snapped, they failed to clinch the division Sunday and lost valuable ground in their bid for the No. 1 seed. But the Pats are still in driver's seat to win AFC East and can wrap up a playoff spot with a win at Baltimore. Remaining schedule: at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins.

The Eagles’ fifth straight to the playoffs ties a team record that was initially achieved during the Reid era from 2000 through 2004. The Eagles went into halftime trailing 10-7 after three missed field goals by kicker Jake Elliott, including a 43-yarder at the end of a 12-play drive that would have put the Eagles up 10-3.