deskgameThe good news for Washington is that Philadelphia’s defense is worse than Pittsburgh’s. The Eagles have been good on defense but have played only one team (Cincinnati) with a strong offense during their win streak.
deskgameWhat happened to wide receiver Ryan Williams over the last four games? He averaged 4.4 receptions and 87.8 yards in the first eight games but dropped to 2.5 receptions and 38.8 yards in the last four. He scored one of his eight touchdowns in the last third of the regular season.
deskgameSeattle is a game behind the Rams in the NFC West and two games behind Washington for the last NFC wildcard spot.
deskgameAs great as Barkley has been, it hasn’t eaten into wide receiver A.J. Brown’s production. Brown continues to be one of the most consistent players in the NFL. He showed that again last week with seven receptions for 109 yards.
deskgameThe Eagles’ loss last week did major damage to their odds of earning the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Philadelphia earning home-field advantage throughout the playoffs is a long shot, but it’s not impossible.
