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Glenn Erby

Eagles vs. Washington Week 17 matchup flexed to primetime on Sunday Night Football

The Eagles have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that won’t stop Philadelphia from being featured in the most important game of Week 17.

Per NFL Communications, the Eagles and Washington Football Team matchup for next Sunday has been flexed to an 8:20 p.m. start on Sunday Night Football on NBC.

The Eagles are 3-1 in prime-time games this season and 2-0 on Sunday Night Football (Week 4 at San Francisco, Week 8 vs. Dallas).

If the Eagles lose, Washington clinches the NFC East title. If Philadelphia wins, the Cowboys-Giants winner steals the NFC East.

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