It’s hard to believe, but Week 18 has arrived in the NFL and that means the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders once again renew their rivalry. The season has flown by, and the final game has a lot at stake for the Cowboys, and might have implications for the Commanders as well.
Dallas’ playoff outlook is simple, win in Washington and they’ll be NFC East champions and locked into the No. 2 seed in the conference. That’s obviously preferable for a team that plays much better at home. Lose, and they’ll need a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles to take home the divisional title. If that doesn’t happen, they’ll be the No. 5 seed and play at the NFC South winner for the wild-card round of the playoffs.
The Commanders have one mission, spoil the final game for one of their hated rivals and knock them from atop their perch in the division. That would be a satisfying way to end a disappointing year. Here’s what else there is to know about the Commanders as they prepare to host the Cowboys in Week 18.