That was a devastating loss for the Commanders on Monday night. Instead of strolling into the playoffs this game got the NYG into the playoffs (NYG can sit starters the rest of the regular season ugh), the Skins will be scrambling again, with plenty of scoreboard watching. Washington now has to win out to have a shot at the postseason. 9-6-1 guarantees nothing. I am not counting the Skins out as both opponents(Bears, NYG) have nothing to play for other than pride.
I stand corrected per New Jersey newspaper.
There would still be a chance for a three-way tie at 10-6 between the Giants, Buccaneers and Lions, at which point three-way tiebreaker rules come into effect, negating the Giants' win over the Lions. The Giants would be the odd team out based on a conference record tiebreaker with Tampa Bay in such a situation.
My Yahoo playoff generator does not agree but I defer to the Jersey paper.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/playoffscenario?algorithm=home
Do not forget NY Giant tears are very tastiest during the holidays.
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