National Football League playoff picture: Eagles vs. Redskins could decide Giants’ NFC East fate

The Eagles were in that position before the fumble after Murray rushed for a 4-yard touchdown on the previous drive to respond to Washington’s score.

Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins continues his second-half emergence as he leads the Redskins to the brink of hosting a playoff game. Redskins LB Perry Riley Jr. was a late injury scratch and Mason Foster started….

Bradford had his share of mistakes – like his three fumbles or when he overthrew a WIDE OPEN Ertz for a potential TD – but overall he didn’t play too poorly, especially when you consider that he was sacked five times and under pressure much of the game.

Kirk Cousins started off slow this year, totaling six touchdowns and eight interceptions heading into Week 8. Cousins now leads the National Football League in completion percentage (69.7%).

Chip Kelly, Sam Bradford or DeMarco Murray could be appearing in their last home game for the Eagles Saturday night.

Cousins threw four touchdown passes and had a season-high 365 yards and the Redskins beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-24 on Saturday night to win their first division title in three years, completing a worst-to-first season.

The team went out and drafted an exceptional offensive lineman in rookie Brandon Scherff to compliment Pro Bowl right tackle Trent Williams.

But Jones was a key factor in Washington’s running attack along with Alfred Morris. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY SportsTheir first win outside of FedEx Field this season came just three weeks ago in Chicago. Reed had nine catches for 129 yards…

But Washington pulled to within 7-6 on the of Kirk Cousins’ touchdown passes to tight end Reed, this one going for 22 yards.

Starting cornerbacks Byron Maxwell and Eric Rowe were sidelined with injuries.

Philadelphia (6-8) can even their record with the Redskins and stay alive to win the division headed into the final week of the season.

The Eagles finished with just 45 rushing yards, their second lowest output of the season.

In the end, the Eagles could not stop Cousins, who exploited the many mismatches he would see nearly every time he looked to throw. Owner Jeffrey Lurie made a big commitment to Kelly, who has two years remaining on his contract.

Ryan Mathews had 58 yards on 11 carries and Darren Sproles was used in the goal line workline.

Meaning if Bradford is back, it will be because he wants to be, or the Eagles pay him enough that he has no choice but to stay. The Eagles could only get a field goal after three possessions when they could have easily had two touchdowns and trailed 13-10.

Jordan Matthews had a standout game last week, but that’s his first 100 yard game since the 8th of November. He’s still got incredible deep speed and his average reception last week was over 23 yards.