The Washington Commanders won their third consecutive game Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. The win improved Washington's record to 10-5, tightening its grip on the No. 7 and final NFC playoff seed.
After their crushing loss on Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks will need some help to avoid missing the playoffs for a second straight year.
The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential playoff previews.
Shortly before the Vikings snuck out of Seattle with a win over the Seahawks, the Washington Commanders handed the Philadelphia Eagles just their third loss of the season. That means all the Vikings need to do to claim the No. 1 seed in the NFC is beat the Green Bay Packers next week and close their season with a win over the Detroit Lions.
Philadelphia’s playoff fate hangs in the balance as they aim for the NFC East crown and the conference’s coveted top seed.
But Justin Jefferson ensured that the Vikings would not leave Seattle without a win. On first-and-10 at the Seattle 39 with 3:58 remaining, Jefferson broke free down the left sideline over the top of the Seattle secondary. He then adjusted his route and spun in the air to catch an underthrown ball from Sam Darnold before running into the end zone.
In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into every game from Week 16 of NFL action.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has won all six of the games he has played against the Eagles. The Eagles defense is looking to stop the streak Sunday afternoon.
Seattle’s path forward does not get any easier, as the now 12-2 Minnesota Vikings are coming to town this weekend. The Seahawks’ backs are against the wall and are desperate for a win, but unfortunately for them, the Vikings have plenty to play for as well.