The Washington Commanders have had multiple opportunities over the last month to lock down an NFC playoff berth. After tying the New York Giants in Week 13, the Commanders had a bye week to prepare for a rematch against the Giants and lost.
Washington held the No. 6 playoff spot entering Week 15 and dropped to the No. 7 spot after losing to the Giants. Fortunately for the Commanders, two teams directly behind them — the Lions and Seahawks — both lost last week, keeping Washington in the No. 7 position.
However, a new team entered the fray with another win in Week 16 — the Green Bay Packers.