Five positives and negatives for Washington Football Team vs. Eagles

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Jan 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat (90) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Positive 1

Montez Sweat has been an absolute beast in 2020 and now he is rewarded with a division title and a playoff game – maybe more. Sweat was part of a brick wall that shut down Philadelphia in the second half. A strip-sack that was scooped up by Chase Young in the fourth quarter on Sunday prevented any hopes that the Eagles had of winning.

Sweat has been a huge positive for this entire season and his impacts will continue to grow.

Negative 1

Steven Sims should be yanked from punt return duties immediately. He fumbled once again this past week and was lucky to make the recovery. He also had just one catch for six yards – very unproductive.

We would prefer to keep the negatives to a minimum in this championship week, but tolerance for mental errors this late in the season are not to be expected.

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