The Washington Commanders started Week 16 and everyone was looking forward to Week 17. The Eagles and their obnoxious fan base came into Northwest Stadium on a 10-game winning streak. Jalen Hurts was ejected from the game in the first quarter and Kenny Pickett had some early success but was suspended for most of the game. The Commanders came from behind to win 36-33.

The Washington Commanders’ playoff odds increased with their surprising win over the Eagles. They didn’t get any help from the Giants, who lost to the Falcons today, but they can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday night when Atlanta visits Washington.

Washington can reach the No. 2 seed if it wins and the Eagles lose their last two games. That scenario is still unlikely, but the more achievable goal is for the Packers to capture the sixth seed in the NFC. They play the struggling Saints on Monday Night Football and are projected to be 11-4 in Week 17. They travel to Minnesota for a rematch with the Vikings and will look to avenge their 31-29 loss earlier in the season.

Washington Commanders Remaining Schedule

Week 17 – vs. Atlanta Falcons (December 29, 8:15 p.m. NBC)

Week 18 – @ Dallas Cowboys (date/time to be announced)

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NFC rankings in Week 16

1. x-Detroit Lions (13-2, win over MIN, 9-1 NFC)

2. x-Philadelphia Eagles (12-3)

3. Los Angeles Rams (9-6, win over SEA, 5-5 NFC)

4. Atlanta Falcons (8-7, wins over TB)

5. x-Minnesota Vikings (13-2, loss to DET)

6. Green Bay Packers (10-4)

7. Washington Commanders (10-5)

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7, losses to ATL, 6-4 NFC)

9. Seattle Seahawks (8-7, 4-6 NFC)

10. Dallas Cowboys (7-8, 5-5 NFC) – eliminated

11. Arizona Cardinals (7-8, 3-6 NFC) – eliminated

12. San Francisco 49ers (6-9, win over DAL) – eliminated

13. New Orleans Saints (5-9) – eliminated

14. Chicago Bears (4-11, win over CAR) – eliminated

15. Carolina Panthers (4-11, loss to CHI) – eliminated

16. New York Giants (2-13) – eliminated

AFC rankings after Week 16

1.y-Kansas City Chiefs (14-1)

2.y-Buffalo Bills (12-3)

3. x-Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5, 7-3 AFC)

4.y-Houston Texans (9-6)

5. x-Baltimore Ravens (10-5, 6-4 AFC)

6. Los Angeles Chargers (9-6, wins over DEN)*

7. Denver Broncos (9-6, losses to LA)*

8. Indianapolis Colts (7-8, 6-5 AFC, win over MIA)*

9. Miami Dolphins (7-8, 5-5 AFC, loss to IND)*

10. Cincinnati Bengals (7-8, 4-6 AFC)*

11. New York Jets (4-11) – eliminated

12. Cleveland Browns (3-12, 3-7 AFC. Win over JAX) – eliminated

13. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12, win over TEN, 3-7 AFC, loss to CLE) – eliminated

14. Tennessee Titans (3-12, 3-7 AFC) – eliminated

15. Las Vegas Raiders (3-12, 3-8) – eliminated

16. New England Patriots (3-12, 2-8) – eliminated

Teams with an asterisk

were eliminated from divisional competition

Teams with an (x) have secured a playoff spot

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Teams with a (y) won their division

NFL division rankings

1. AFC East standings Buffalo Bills, 12-3 – division
2. clarified
3. Miami Dolphins, 7-8
4. New York Jets, 4-11 – eliminated from playoff contention

New England Patriots, 3-12 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. AFC North standings
2. Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-5
3. Baltimore Ravens, 10-5
4. Cincinnati Bengals, 7-8

Cleveland Browns, 3-12 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. AFC South standings
2. Houston Texans, 9-6
3. Indianapolis Colts, 7-8
4. Jacksonville Jaguars, 3-12 – eliminated from playoff contention

Tennessee Titans, 3-12 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. AFC West standings Kansas City Chiefs, 14-1 – division
2. clarified
3. Los Angeles Chargers, 9-6
4. Denver Broncos, 9-6

Las Vegas Raiders, 3-12 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. NFC East standings
2. Philadelphia Eagles, 12-3
3. Washington Commanders, 10-5
4. Dallas Cowboys, 7-8

New York Giants, 2-13 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. NFC North standings
2. Detroit Lions, 13-2
3. Minnesota Vikings, 13-2
4. Green Bay Packers, 10-4

Chicago Bears, 4-11 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. NFC South standings
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8-7
3. Atlanta Falcons, 8-7
4. New Orleans Saints, 5-9

Carolina Panthers, 4-11 – eliminated from playoff contention

1. NFC West standings
2. Los Angeles Rams, 9-6
3. Seattle Seahawks, 8-7
4. Arizona Cardinals, 7-8

San Francisco 49ers, 6-9