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Nick Schwartz

Washington Commanders playoff picture entering Week 17 vs Falcons

The Washington Commanders can clinch a playoff berth on Sunday, capping a whirlwind turnaround from a four-win season last year.

Following a pivotal home win over the Eagles last weekend, the 10-5 Commanders occupy the No. 7 seed in the NFC, ahead of the Seahawks and Buccaneers.

Commanders playoff picture

The Commanders play the Sunday night game, but Washington fans should keep a close eye on the Bucs-Panthers game at 1:00 p.m. ET. If the Bucs lose, the Commanders are in the playoffs.

Should the Bucs win, the Commanders could also clinch by winning at home against Atlanta.

ESPN currently gives Washington a 94.2 percent chance of making the playoffs.

Washington’s remaining games

Week 17: vs. Atlanta (8-7)

Week 18: at Dallas (7-8)

Current NFC Playoff Standings (as of Week 16 Sunday morning)

  1. Detroit (13-2)
  2. Philadelphia (12-3)
  3. Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
  4. Atlanta (8-7)
  5. Minnesota (13-2)
  6. Green Bay (11-4)
  7. Washington (10-5)
  8. Seattle (9-7)
  9. Tampa Bay (8-7)

Teams eliminated from playoff contention: Dallas, Arizona, San Francisco, New Orleans, Carolina, Chicago, New York Giants

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