Ron Rivera turned to Carson Wentz in Week 17 and the Commanders' playoff hopes were turned inside out.
Washington's 24-10 loss to the Browns means that they should know one way or another if they'll still be alive for the playoffs by the time they head to sleep on Sunday night; Their playoff hopes rest on the shoulder pads of Aaron Rodgers.
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If the Packers fail to seal the deal vs. the Vikings, then Washington will still have a shot at postseason play entering their final matchup of the 2022 season.
Here's how their playoff picture looks entering the late games on Sunday afternoon:
Commanders playoff picture
With the Packers upending the Vikings on Sunday afternoon, the Commanders are officially eliminated from playoff contention.
The Commanders needed the Packers to lose out while also handling their business in order to make the playoffs. Alas, the Packers continued their miracle run on Sunday, and have an opportunity to make the playoffs with another win in Week 18.
Commanders remaining schedule
The single remaining game on Washington's schedule is a Week 18 matchup at home vs. the Cowboys. Washington was handed a 25-10 loss in Week 4 vs. Dallas this season. Dallas will still be playing for an opportunity to win the NFC East with the Eagles' loss to the Saints in Week 17, so the Commanders can
What tiebreakers do the Commanders have?
With the Commanders' elimination, they won't have to worry about tiebreakers for the playoffs.
Can the Commanders still make the playoffs?
No, with the Packers' win on Sunday, the Commanders are officially out of the playoffs.
