With only 3 games left to play in this 2024 regular season for the 32 franchises involved, the noose is tightening more and more and the race for the playoffs is raging in all of the league's divisions. Starting with this NFC East which will interest us the most this Sunday with a duel between the Commanders and the Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles: Chasing Division Title…and More
The Philadelphia Eagles had a fairly average start to the season but they have been able to turn things around for several months now. And in what way! With 10 straight wins, the Eagles currently hold the longest winning streak in the entire league. Already assured of being in the playoff picture at the end of the regular season, Nick Sirianni's men can become division champions if successful tonight and are engaged in a 3-team battle for first place in the NFC conference at the end of this regular season.
The Philadelphia Eagles are undoubtedly one of the most difficult teams to deal with in the NFL at this time! Relying on a defense capable of slowing down any opposing attack, the Eagles also rely on a spectacular offensive game led by Jalen Hurts and helped by a Saquon Barkley who has been untenable since his arrival in Philadelphia. Add to that a Smith-Brown receiver duo still in top form and you get the reason for the Eagles' success.
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Washington Commanders: the chef's surprise in the NFC East
After a few fairly difficult years, the Washington Commanders are back at the center of the NFL map during this 2024 season. After a fairly impressive start to the season, the Commanders have been blowing hot and cold for several weeks and have come close to correctional last week on the Saints field. But in the event of a victory this Sunday, the players from the federal capital could validate their ticket for the 2024 playoffs. A great first since the 2020 season.
But it is impossible to talk about the 2024 version of the Commanders without mentioning the case of their quarterback Jayden Daniels. A true talent when he played at LSU in college, Daniels was chosen second overall in the last draft and has been able to splash the NFL with his talent since the start of the season. His agreement with his star receiver Terry McLaurin is also one of the reasons for the growing success of this franchise for several months now.
Division title for Philadelphia and place in the playoffs for Washington, here are the stakes of a meeting which promises to be epic.
