The Washington Football Team (6-9) hosts the Philadelphia Eagles (8-7) Sunday afternoon at FedEx Field in Week 17 NFL action. The game has plenty of playoff implications, especially for the Eagles.
However, Washington is still alive for the playoffs — albeit barely. For Washington to make the NFC playoffs for the second consecutive season, it will need a lot of help. Most importantly, Washington will need to win its final two games.
Washington and Philadelphia last played in Week 15, with the Eagles coming out on top 27-17. Washington was competitive in that game, even leading 10-0, before going into halftime tied at 10. The Eagles dominated in the second half, especially on the ground, and piled up over 500 yards of total offense.
Washington’s effort was impressive, considering the number of players out due to COVID-19, including quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen.
Washington’s situation entering Week 17 is better, although far from ideal. The WFT will be without Antonio Gibson, Sam Cosmi, Tress Way, Landon Collins, William Jackson III and Ereck Flowers — all of whom played in Week 15.
So, what are Washington’s chances for Sunday?
According to the experts, 90% of those who pick games are picking the Eagles, per NFL Pickwatch.
Washington is certainly accustomed to facing these types of odds, and perhaps Sunday does enough to put a dent in Philadelphia’s playoff plans.