The Washington Commanders are off this week. After taking part in 13 consecutive weeks, Washington could have its bye week. At 8-5, the Commanders’ first 13 weeks couldn’t have gone a lot better.
Regardless of a latest three-game shedding streak wherein Washington blew two video games, the Commanders stay in a wonderful place to make the NFC playoffs. It’s a exceptional accomplishment, contemplating Washington received 4 video games final season.
Right here’s a present take a look at the NFC playoff subject:
- Detroit Lions
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Seattle Seahawks
- Atlanta Falcons
- Minnesota Vikings
- Inexperienced Bay Packers
- Washington Commanders
We defined why Washington could wish to keep away from the No. 7 seed. Whoever turns into the seventh seed should journey to Detroit or Philadelphia in January. The Lions and Eagles appear like the NFC’s clear frontrunners forward of the remainder of the pack.
So, how can the Commanders transfer out of the No. 7 spot and into the next seed? Properly, issues bought off to an excellent begin on Thursday evening when the Lions defeated the Packers. The loss dropped Inexperienced Bay to 9-4 — just one recreation forward of Washington.
First, the Commanders want their closest rivals for the seventh seed to lose, however they might use some assist from the groups in entrance of them. Washington is at the moment 2.5 video games behind Philadelphia within the NFC East. Whereas they’ve a head-to-head assembly remaining, it’s troublesome to see the Eagles shedding sufficient video games for the Commanders to catch them.
Which groups ought to Washington followers be rooting for in Week 14?
Right here is the Commanders’ Week 14 rooting information:
Lions over Packers
Mission completed, as Detroit defeated Inexperienced Bay 34-31 on Thursday.
Falcons over Vikings
Atlanta is a game-and-a-half behind the Commanders within the Wild Card image however at the moment is atop the NFC South, forward of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So, yeah, whilst you’d prefer to see the Falcons lose, Washington performs them in a number of weeks. In the meantime, a Minnesota loss would put the Commanders solely two video games out of the No. 5 seed.
Panthers over Eagles
Yeah, it’s not occurring, however Washington followers will at all times root towards the Eagles.
Raiders over Buccaneers
The Bucs defeated the Commanders in Week 1. Since then, a lot has modified, and Tampa may find yourself because the NFC South champions. The Buccaneers are taking part in higher soccer than the Falcons proper now. Nevertheless, the Commanders would like to see the Bucs fall additional down the NFC pecking order.
Seahawks over Cardinals
This one is hard. These groups are battling for the NFC West. Washington destroyed Arizona this season. Somebody has to win the division, so the Commanders ought to hope for the Cardinals to fall additional again within the Wild Card race.
Payments over Rams
The Rams (6-6) are additionally battling the Cardinals and Seahawks for the NFC West title. Washington ought to need the AFC powerhouse Payments to push Los Angeles additional down the playoff image.
Bears over 49ers
Washington is 2.5 video games forward of the Niners (5-7), whereas the Bears are 4-8. One other loss for the 49ers would all however finish their season, which was not what anybody anticipated in July.