PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles coach Doug Pederson said he was "coaching to win" Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Washington Football Team despite pulling quarterback Jalen Hurts in a three-point game early in the fourth quarter in favor of Nate Sudfeld.
Pederson added that it was his decision alone and not influenced by the front office, which saw the Eagles' draft position improve as a result of the 20-14 loss. The result also delivered Washington the NFC East title. A win by Philadelphia would have handed the 6-10 New York Giants the division via a tiebreaker.