The Eagles’ fifth straight to the playoffs ties a team record that was initially achieved during the Reid era from 2000 through 2004. The Eagles went into halftime trailing 10-7 after three missed field goals by kicker Jake Elliott, including a 43-yarder at the end of a 12-play drive that would have put the Eagles up 10-3.

The Eagles clinched the NFC East with their win against the Commanders, but need help to move up to the No. 1 or No. 2 seed.

The Washington Commanders released their final injury report for today’s game on Thursday and then made one roster move yesterday. TE Lawrence Cager was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season. Depth was thin with Zach Ertz going on IR two weeks ago, and Colson Yankoff ruled out with an ankle injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.

What just happened? What does it mean? What are the pertinent factors (and, perhaps, tiebreakers) prominently in play as each conference's seven-team bracket begins to crystallize? All will be explained and analyzed up to the point when the postseason field is finalized on Sunday,