The Washington Commanders were still striving to end their season with a win, despite a large portion of the fan base being more focused on securing a high-end draft selection. That's not in head coach Dan Quinn's mindset, and there was still a chance to gain some divisional pride before attention turned to the offseason.
Getting one over on the Philadelphia Eagles is always satisfying. Nick Sirianni rested the majority of his starting options in readiness for next weekend's playoff clash, but the Commanders were not going to roll over and do the same. Quinn felt he owed it to the players who've given their all this season to go for victory, even if it meant they would be picking a little lower down the 2026 draft pecking order.