PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles never did deserve the NFC East title. They proved that beyond a reasonable doubt Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field.
The mediocre state of the division afforded the Eagles an opportunity to earn a playoff berth despite their 6-8 record. All they had to do was beat Washington and the New York Giants to finish 8-8.
Instead, the Eagles provided Washington a venue to celebrate its first NFC East title since 2012. Washington earned it, thrashing the Eagles 38-24 before a booing sellout crowd.
The Eagles (6-9 and doomed to a losing record) looked like they were ready to challenge Washington.