The key for the Atlanta Falcons isn't Penix Jr.'s performance. It's establishing the running game with Bijan Robinson and then shifting the rhythm to the zone schemes for Tyler Allgier to get going downhill. Washington has been weak against the run all year, the Achilles heel of their defense.

The Christmas Day finale will take place in H-Town with the Houston Texans (9-6) hosting the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) in a game that will feature a performance from Beyoncé. The AFC North title is possible in Baltimore after Lamar Jackson was able to overcome his past struggles against the Pittsburgh Steelers to get the 10th win of the season.

The Washington Commanders maintained their standing in the NFC playoff race by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33. Washington committed five turnovers, including two fumbles from Brian Robinson Jr.

The Eagles want to be physical, they want to be tough, they want to play with fire, especially in chippy games. But they don’t want to be undisciplined. “If you ask me, we went a little bit too far over the line as soon as we started getting penalties to start affecting drives and things like that,