Eagles' backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC's No. 2 seed
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Key Points:
- Eagles coach Nick Sirianni rested key starters Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and Dallas Goedert in the season finale to prioritize health over securing the No. 2 NFC seed, resulting in a 24-17 loss to the Washington Commanders.
- Backup quarterback Tanner McKee struggled, completing 21 of 40 passes with an interception, while Commanders' third-string QB Josh Johnson led a fourth-quarter comeback with both passing and rushing touchdowns.
- The Eagles finished as the No. 3 seed in the NFC and will host the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round, potentially facing two road playoff games if they advance further.
- Despite the loss, wide receiver DeVonta
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