This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions. A handful of teams — including the Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars — have surged beyond expectations, fueling real optimism heading into the playoff stretch.

Then there are the Philadelphia Eagles, whose perpetually angst-ridden faithful are reeling after their team’s 22-19 overtime loss Monday to the Los Angeles Chargers.

As the postseason race intensifies, Yardbarker’s NFL writers rate the satisfaction of each fan base — from 1 for thrilled to 5 for exasperated.

NFC East

DALLAS COWBOYS (6-6-1) | Satisfaction rating: 3 | Cowboys fans were exasperated when owner Jerry Jones dealt All-Pro defensive end Mica

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