Seven teams, two spots, five weeks left: Who will sneak into the NFC playoff field?
Five teams are near locks to make the playoffs in the NFC, which means there's a wild race for the final two entrants. Here are the favorites.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-6, 2nd in NFC East
- 8/12L 22-13
- 8/20W 17-13
- 8/28L 37-3
- 9/12L 20-16
- 9/16W 30-29
- 9/26L 43-21
- 10/3W 34-30
- 10/10L 33-22
- 10/17L 31-13
- 10/24L 24-10
- 10/31L 17-10
- 11/14W 29-19
- 11/21W 27-21
- 11/29W 17-15
- 12/5W 17-15
- 12/12
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Which NFL teams are healthiest for the homestretch? We do an injury checkup for all 32
Injuries have had a huge impact on this season, so NFL Nation is taking a look at the health of every team as we move into December.
WFT's Fitzpatrick to have season-ending surgery
WFT QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has been on IR with a right hip subluxation since Week 1, will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery.
Current NFL playoff picture: Patriots take control of AFC, Bills fall to seventh
Monday night's windy AFC East showdown left New England atop the conference and Buffalo just trying to stay in a playoff berth. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Stephen A. and Michael Irvin get heated over the Cowboys' chances vs. Washington (1:35)
WFT's Thomas avoids ACL tear; year still in flux
Washington got better-than-expected news on the knee injury suffered by tight end Logan Thomas, but he still could miss significant time.
Let's overreact to NFL Week 13: Another MVP for Tom Brady? Could Mike Zimmer be fired soon?
Tom Brady had four more touchdowns, the Vikings lost a heartbreaker and Washington won its fourth straight game.
Week 13 takeaways, big questions: Kyler Murray's return sparks Cards, Lions get first win and Ravens fall
Arizona rolled to a win with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins back, while the Colts' defense kept Houston off the board. Oh, and the Lions won! Here's what to know from Week 13.
WFT fears Thomas tore ACL, MCL, source says
Logan Thomas will undergo further testing to confirm the knee injuries after the team returns to Washington, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Washington rallies for 4th straight win, 17-15 over Raiders
— Brian Johnson made quite the first impression on his new Washington teammates.
Drake suffers ankle injury in Raiders' loss to WFT
Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back Kenyan Drake was carted off the Allegiant Stadium field with a right ankle injury midway through the second quarter of a 17-15 loss Sunday to the Washington Football Team.
Logan Thomas' spectacular one-handed catch gets Washington off to fast start
Thomas' one-handed stab of a 7-yard touchdown pass from Taylor Heinicke gave Washington an early lead against the Raiders.
WFT's Collins, McKissic out Sunday vs. Raiders
The Washington Football Team must try to extend its three-game winning streak without two key players -- safety/linebacker Landon Collins and running back J.D. McKissic. Both were ruled out of Sunday's game at the Las Vegas Raiders because of injuries.
Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints
Dallas took another step in its bid to win the NFC East, while New Orleans' playoff chances took a hit. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.
The NFL's best sophomore players at every position: Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow at QB?
Pro Football Focus picked out the top players who are in their second NFL seasons. Who is the best at every position, including a tough call at QB?
How good is your NFL coach on fourth-down calls? We rank all 32
Coaches are going for it more on fourth, and they're getting better at it. Which coaches are best and what was your team's most important fourth down?
NFL Week 13 buzz: Keys to Pats-Bills, predicting playoff sleepers and who is on upset watch
What can we expect in Patriots-Bills? Which teams could sneak into the playoffs? And who has the most to prove over the final six weeks? Our insiders weigh in.
Packers jump back up to No. 1 in Power Rankings, plus how every team's confidence has evolved
Confidence in Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars is falling, but we're feeling better about Nick Bosa and the 49ers and Mac Jones and the surging Patriots.
Washington places K Slye on IR, signs K Johnson
Washington has placed kicker Joey Slye on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury and signed Brian Johnson to fill the roster spot, the team announced Tuesday.
Washington beats Wilson, Seahawks 17-15 for 3rd win in a row
— Ron Rivera was left adrift without a kicker and felt like he had to go for it in every situation.
Current NFL playoff picture: AFC shake-up as Ravens slide into No. 1 seed
The Ravens moved into the top seed in the AFC, while the Packers and Buccaneers inched closer to the Cardinals in the NFC. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Hour 4: King of the Cassel
Matt Cassel stops by to talk about the impact Lincoln Riley will have at USC. Plus, why Aaron Rodgers is the leader in the clubhouse to win his 4th MVP and should the Giants go after Russell Wilson this offseason?
Washington's Jamin Davis motivated by former teammate Chris Oats, who suffered stroke in 2020
When his Kentucky teammate was stricken last year, Davis became a starting linebacker and delivered on his vow to "step up and make him proud."
WFT's Samuel, Thomas likely to return vs. Seattle
Washington WR Curtis Samuel and TE Logan Thomas are both expected to return from injury absences and play Monday night against Seattle.
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2021 NFC East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 353 | 267 |
| Washington | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 246 | 297 |
| Philadelphia | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | 337 | 291 |
| New York | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 211 | 273 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards221.220th
Rushing Yards124.49th
Points For20.520th
Points Against24.824th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(19) | Jamin Davis | ILB | Kentucky |
| 2(19) | Samuel Cosmi | OT | Texas |
| 3(10) | Benjamin St-Juste | CB | Minnesota |
| 3(19) | Dyami Brown | WR | North Carolina |
| 4(19) | John Bates | TE | Boise State |
| 5(19) | Darrick Forrest | S | Cincinnati |
| 6(41) | Camaron Cheeseman | LS | Michigan |
| 7(12) | William Bradley-King | OLB | Baylor |
| 7(19) | Shaka Toney | DE | Penn State |
| 7(31) | Dax Milne | WR | BYU |