It felt as if one game was omitted when the NFL announced its schedule for the coming season.

Jan. 28, 2024, NFC Championship Game: TBD at Philadelphia Eagles.

Yes, it looks like that much of a formality that the loaded Eagles will be vying for a return trip to the Super Bowl. Exactly the opposite of the wide-open AFC race among about six powers balanced by Hall of Fame-track quarterbacks.

So, which team might be the second-best in the NFC? And how much does it even matter?