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Eagles’ Backup Plan Backfires with 24-17 Loss to Commanders that Costs Them Shot at NFC’s No. 2 Seed
The Eagles rested key starters leading to a 24-17 loss to the Commanders, securing the NFC's 3-seed and a Wild Card home game against the 49ers.
- On Sunday, the Washington Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17, leaving Philadelphia 11-6 and seeded third in the NFC to face the San Francisco 49ers.
- Facing a seeding decision, Head coach Nick Sirianni rested starters Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and Dallas Goedert while needing Detroit to beat Chicago.
- The Commanders started 39-year-old third-string quarterback Josh Johnson, who led a late rally with a pass to John Bates and a 1-yard rushing touchdown after a backup defender was flagged for pass interference.
- As the NFC 3-seed, Philadelphia could face potential road games to reach the Super Bowl after the loss denied the Eagles a guarantee of two home playoff games.
- Inside the stadium, Eagles fans cheered Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears scores, Brandon Graham defended resting starters, and DeVonta Smith topped 1,008 receiving yards before being pulled.
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Eagles’ backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC's No. 2 seed
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Left
54% Left
L 54%
C 38%
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