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Washington Football Team Week 17 Reality Checks vs. Eagles

By Tim Payne

Sep 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera signals against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera signals against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to Jalen Hurts #2 against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to Jalen Hurts #2 against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

2. The Reality Is, Philadelphia has more to play for than most realize.

Their coach is on the hot seat. Their rookie QB is attempting to cement his place in the starting role. They have a core of proud Super Bowl winners who don’t want to end their season with a loss. And they are the home team, eager not to allow their division rival to sweep them and celebrate a division-clinching victory on their field. This is not a meaningless game in Philly.

My Prediction: Philadelphia comes out with a ton of energy and fight. If the Washington Football Team doesn’t match that and have a lead by halftime, then this game will come down to the final possession.

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