The game was flexed to a later time, in order to be broadcast to a greater region, but that is of no fault of the Washington Redskins; instead, it’s to cover the Eagles’ continued bid at a Super Bowl repeat. To make the playoffs, and give themselves a chance at a second straight Cinderella run, the Eagles must beat Washington. They are the team in the spotlight.
Washington is nothing but a team in the way.
In a perfect world, the Redskins would play for respect, and fight to the last second. But the team simply isn’t in shape to compete with a playoff contender for four quarters.