All aTwitter: 4 January 2021 - Division Champion edition

.@Michele_Tafoya asked players were to describe how @WashingtonNFL Coach Ron Rivera carried himself as he battled cancer.

Some words that were used were inspirational, resilient and "a dude". pic.twitter.com/LYoHHM3vl2

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021

YO, ADRIAN! WE DID IT!@BankOfAmerica | #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/MYeBDU01pW

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

.@WashingtonNFL are the NFC East Champions!#WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/nfvfHAevTV

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021

FINAL: @WashingtonNFL clinches the NFC East with a win in Week 17! #WashingtonFootball #WASvsPHI

(by @Lexus) pic.twitter.com/L6C5Gm4IVO

— NFL (@NFL) January 4, 2021

Who's ready for #SuperWildCard Weekend?

Full schedule: https://t.co/iQ2hSKOWMr pic.twitter.com/Ka4Ry4kt4l

— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) January 4, 2021

So the Eagles all good on their evaluation of Nate Sudfeld now?

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 4, 2021

The proof that tanking doesn't really exist is the NFL is just how stunning it is to see it actually happen in real time.

— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) January 4, 2021

Some initial thoughts...

1) A playoff game will be played at FedEx for the 4th time. That's cool.
2) Chase Young was the best player on the field tonight.
3) Washington still has a QB problem.
2) Doug Pederson benching Hurts was a joke.
3) The NFL should be livid w/ Philly.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

Chase Young had a sack, a forced fumble, and 7 QB pressures tonight. He was tremendous in tonight's clincher. That shouldn't be lost among the awkwardness of that game. #WashingtonFootball

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

Regardless of how they got there or did it, for #washingtonFootball to win the division is an accomplishment. After an ugly offseason that started many changes, Ron Rivera dealing with cancer, Alex Smith’s return, and also dealing with COVID, they should be proud of the feat.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) January 4, 2021

Back in Week 4 when Ron Rivera talked about his 1-3 team gunning for the division, it sounded like crazy talk. Now, here they are, 7-9, NFC East champs and headed for the playoffs. (WFT's first berth since 2015).

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 4, 2021

Congrats to @WashingtonNFL on making the playoffs! https://t.co/FzjGOMRuwd

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) January 4, 2021

Chase Young and Terry McLaurin ru off after Washington takes the division crown. Young is absolutely jubilant pic.twitter.com/nZUYD9Dq5K

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 4, 2021

Numerous exposés.. Coach gets cancer... Quarterback with no shin.. Team with no name

IS HOSTING A PLAYOFF GAME NEXT WEEKEND

Congrats WFT pic.twitter.com/ddj6g26PPp

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 4, 2021

Things you love to see: pic.twitter.com/rUI4MTrBrX

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 4, 2021

Some one actually won the NFC East.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 4, 2021

The 7-9 Washington Football Team won the NFC East@WashingtonNFL is the 3rd team in NFL history (excl. strike seasons) to reach the playoffs with a sub-.500 record -- and both of the other two (2010 SEA, & Ron Rivera's 2014 CAR) won a playoff game that season

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) January 4, 2021

I don't even know what to say on the show tomorrow. I'm not sure I've been this conflicted before. This will mark Washington's 4th division title since 1991 and they're too rare to scoff at. Playoff appearances are too infrequent.

But that feels gross. 'Gotta go shower.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

Congrats to @WashingtonNFL which deserves the spotlight, but the way this has unfolded is a total bummer of a season end and runs counter to everything that Game 256 should be about.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2021

The Washington Football Team is 3-0 when wearing the All-White uniforms this season...

— Washington Wire (@Washington_Wire) January 4, 2021

Rivera: "I was thinking of the irony of it all." He pointed out they finally started fast, only to give up 14 quick points.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 4, 2021

Ron Rivera on Terry McLaurin: "He's a tough dude. He put it all on the line for his guys" #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) January 4, 2021

Rivera said he debated changing quarterbacks but obviously stayed with Alex Smith.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 4, 2021

Ron Rivera, asked if he thought about replacing Alex Smith pic.twitter.com/QV5xWP0AXi

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 4, 2021

Ron Rivera: "It's really a cool thing to come out and get the division. But also notes the "double-edged sword" with the Bucs on deck Saturday night and a first-place schedule next season.

He'll take it.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 4, 2021

Can hear the celebration in the background as Ron Rivera speaks to reporters pic.twitter.com/FnUVQiZEoT

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 4, 2021

The year after Rivera made the playoffs at 7-8-1 the Panthers went 15-1 and made the SB so... pic.twitter.com/CgHIVSJ1oO

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 4, 2021

From Washington’s point of view, that was a horrible performance in a game they should have won comfortably.

That said, Alex Smith constantly preaches it doesn’t matter how you get there, just have to “punch your ticket to the dance”. Washington did just enough

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) January 4, 2021

They won. enjoy it. Don't worry about style points. Don't worry about whatever the Eagles did or didn't do. ... Was not pretty; still 7-9 with an NFC East crown. Beats losing to the Giants in 2016 on the final day, I'm sure. ...

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 4, 2021

NFC EAST CHAMPS BABY! pic.twitter.com/3I0vwZmCoa

— Montez Sweat (@_sweat9) January 4, 2021

JDR's 'D' doesn't give up PTS in the 2nd half. Another shutout after intermission. Here are the point totals WSH allowed over the last 11 games:

PHI- 0
CAR- 0
SEA- 7
SF- 8
PIT- 3
DAL- 3
CIN- 0
DET- 13
NYG- 3
DAL- 0
NYG- 7

Yielded 4.4 2nd-half points per game over 11 games.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

When asked how much the game changed when the Eagles went from Hurts to Sudfeld, Washington's Sweat said, "No comment." He later says "I feel like we would've finished the job against either one."

— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) January 4, 2021

Chase Young shrugs when asked about Nate Sudfeld coming in: "Time to eat on 7."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 4, 2021

Morgan Moses: "The positivity of the coaching staff is the difference, man."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 4, 2021

Morgan Moses dedicates the win to his late father, who passed away this offseason. pic.twitter.com/tEgtWKVuCw

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 4, 2021

More Moses on the bond: "We don't get down on each other when one unit isn't playing as well. Everytime [Young] comes off the field and we come up short he looks me in the eye and says, 'We got you. We'll get it back.' "

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 4, 2021

For the first time since 2015, the Washington Football Team has won the NFC East Division.

Ron Rivera becomes the first coach in franchise history to win the division in his first season.

https://t.co/5sMzPcEqoR pic.twitter.com/P67FGCvCcx

— All-Pro Reels (@allproreels) January 4, 2021

Head coach Ron Rivera joins the Postgame Live Show! @FinchTurf | #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/hZ9nSnDNbT

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

Terry McLaurin: "I was in a walking boot all week. ... Thursday I started to turn a corner. I knew I had a chance to play, and no one was going to tell me different after that."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 4, 2021

Locker room looks pretty lit right now pic.twitter.com/ehpJ9XybBJ

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 4, 2021

Kam Curl on Washington's celebratory locker room: "It was turnt up. It's what it should've been after winning the division."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 4, 2021

Kam Curl on Tom Brady: "It'll be pretty cool to get one off him."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 4, 2021

Chase Young has registered at least one full sack in seven games this season, most by a rookie in franchise history.

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 4, 2021

“Tom Brady I’m coming.” pic.twitter.com/vnrxJlUGMx

— Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) January 4, 2021

Antonio Gibson played in just 14 games in his rookie season, but he amassed 1,042 total yards while rushing for 11 TD's. Excellent start to his career.

It looks like Washington hit a homer with the 66th pick in the 2020 #NFLDraft.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

Logan Thomas had a monster first season with #WashingtonFootball.

He caught 72 passes for 670 yards and 6 TD's. He had caught 28 passes for 250 yards and 1 TD in his career before this season. Washington could not have been more right about him.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) January 4, 2021

It's just the start! pic.twitter.com/5T9KMKs0H9

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

Alex Smith's wife, Elizabeth, had his leg brace made into a trophy to help remind them of how far they've come.

Incredible

(via @lizbsmith11) pic.twitter.com/Hql8A1uGGO

— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2021

Alex Smith says the external fixator shaped into the Vince Lombardi Trophy was a Christmas present from his wife.

Described it as "awesome" ...

— Washington Football On SI.com (@WSHFootballSI) January 4, 2021

This statement covers tonight ... the season ... the full year, really:

WFT HAPPENED

Remember this 7-9 division championship forever with a T-Shirt or Hoodie, available Now: https://t.co/pNJRQjTOMb pic.twitter.com/Nkq8I28mL7

— BreakingT (@BreakingT) January 4, 2021

D I V I S I O N C H A M P S pic.twitter.com/xs9XqLTgkQ

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

The locker room is lit. Happy for these guys!

(via Ronald Darby's IG)#WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/s1YdjhWnZQ

— Tae & Todd Washington Football Podcast (@TaeNToddPodcast) January 4, 2021

Win probability was with Washington from kickoff to the final whistle. https://t.co/SesPWRMR4P

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) January 4, 2021

Did the #Eagles' going from Jalen Hurts to Nate Sudfeld surprise you, Chase Young? "

"Yeah, but then I figured out why."

Why?

"I'm gonna keep that to myself."

Our @nflnetwork chat with one of the captains of the #WashingtonFootball Team, which is headed to the "-offs." pic.twitter.com/M8JAnY9GYf

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 4, 2021

The Washington Football Team 2021 opponents:

Home: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks.

Away: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles,... https://t.co/TEOGH66G5O

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 4, 2021

WFT 2021 Schedule https://t.co/7IqRrvkE19 pic.twitter.com/OzbtALgedh

— Washington Football Team Stats (@StatsWashington) January 4, 2021

Jeremy Reaves, cut by the Eagles in 2018, gets key interception https://t.co/QCe8O7zwKN

— NBC Sports Washington Football (@NBCSWASFootball) January 4, 2021

SNF was fun

— Keith Ismael ™ (@keithismael) January 4, 2021

Here's division champion Alex Smith pic.twitter.com/OOB6nYn7jE

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) January 4, 2021

This is the most negative barrage of comments I have received about a game’s lack of integrity and that’s not even counting Giants-related bias.
Consensus from those in NFL and who have been associated with it: Disgrace.
That’s not the fault of the Washington Football Team.

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 4, 2021

I mean I totally get it but dude - Giants. Don't be 6-10. That's what I'd do.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 4, 2021

Ron Rivera walked into a shit show, had to deal with health problems, an owner like Dan Snyder, constant distractions, a depleted roster and was forced to play 4 different QBs and won 7 games.

How many years are we going to give Dave Gettleman to build a 7-9 team?

HE MUST GO.

— Giants Daily (@NYGDaily) January 4, 2021

The Butt Recovery sponsored by Taco Bell pic.twitter.com/gG0HA4S8LF

— PFF (@PFF) January 3, 2021

A disgraceful end to a dreadful #Eagles season. Many will applaud the tank and three spots in the draft, but it spoke volumes about the current culture of the organization.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) January 4, 2021

FWIW Sudfeld has been with the Eagles since 2017. He was tendered by them in 2019 and came back on a lower priced deal in 2020. Took a last minute pay cut to remain on the team. Nothing to evaluate. Nothing to gain. Hes a FA again. No legit reason to have done this at all.

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) January 4, 2021

Washington says “Tank you, Eagles”.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) January 4, 2021

That was a mockery pic.twitter.com/llXwIiRDwt

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 4, 2021

"Where are the laterals?" - Al Michaels on the last play of the 2020/2021 season.

— Watch The Film (@P_ConnerJr) January 4, 2021

The #Eagles announce Doug Pederson postgame press conference will happen in front of Four Seasons Total Landscaping.

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2021

The Eagles draft pick should be taken and given to anyone

— Jake #RipChadwickBoseman (@W0lfSzn0) January 4, 2021

The NFL cannot be pleased at all about the approach taken by Doug Pederson and the Eagles after making this the Sunday night game.

— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 4, 2021

Wonder if the Eagles are gonna put Jason Kelce on the postgame Zoom... pic.twitter.com/va406EpSoW

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 4, 2021

Hurts knew the fix was in. Clearly dejected. Obviously says “it’s not right” and shakes his head. pic.twitter.com/rSZibS4HZn

— rone’s gamblin corner (@_rone) January 4, 2021

To be fair to the Eagles, Washington lost four straight to end the season last year and wound up with the guy Philly has no answer for as a result of it. So this is probably the right move.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 4, 2021

Raise your hand it you had the final plot twist of Pederson ending the season benching both Hurts AND Wentz, leaving no one happy. pic.twitter.com/YN1oru872k

— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2021

Until tonight.

— Dr. Jay Lampert, Esq (J.D.) (@MortChristenson) January 4, 2021

Doug Pederson says the decision to play Nate Sudfeld was his. “I was coaching to win.” Says Sudfeld has been here with the #Eagles a few years and deserved snaps.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 4, 2021

"Yes, I was coaching to win."

Doug Pederson explains why he took Jalen Hurts out of the game vs. Washington: pic.twitter.com/chB3dxTRE3

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 4, 2021

The NFL’s longstanding position has been that it’s solely the club’s decision regarding who to play, for now long, etc. So while the circumstances tonight are unique, the #Eagles aren’t the first team to play backups in Week 17, and the league historically hasn’t gotten involved.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 4, 2021

The Steelers rested their starting QB and the possible Defensive Player of the Year in a game where the opposing team would clinch a playoff spot if they won *and* where they could have become the #2 seed with a win and a Buffalo loss. https://t.co/dftw0TPPnR

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 4, 2021

The first rule of Tank Club is never talk about Tank Club https://t.co/BRudHUdLdL

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2021

Doug Pederson said his relationship with Carson Wentz has been good and it’s been professional. He has confidence in Wentz and himself to work through things and get it done.

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 4, 2021

It's 1:08 in the morning and Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz & Jason Kelce just left the field after staying a long time outside in the rain talking. Have to wonder if they sense this could be the last time they are all together on the same team. pic.twitter.com/RM7zUa34H0

— Chris Franklin (@cfranklinnews) January 4, 2021

#Eagles are going to undergo some major changes this offseason. Chance that by the time Week 1 of 2021 gets here only 4 of the 22 starters from Super Bowl team are on the roster.

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 4, 2021

There's a lot still to be decided in Philly, and meetings with @Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will determine the future of Doug Pederson and what the team does at QB. From GameDay Final on @nflnetwork @ChrisRose pic.twitter.com/vFSeDkz3UP

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 4, 2021

Jay Glazer reported tonight that Evans hyperextended the knee and tests showed no ligament damage, that the team is hopeful he could play Saturday. I was told it's probably too early to know anything either way. https://t.co/lWaqyoyxjg

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 4, 2021

Russell Wilson confirmed to reporters that the pop pass to WR David Moore on 2nd to last play of the game was called so that Moore could get reach his $100K incentive.

Wilson knew about it early in week; SEA was going to do kneel down, but Wilson changed the call in the huddle pic.twitter.com/UClCvcnAiU

— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) January 4, 2021

That side step is 100% Aussie Rules Footy.

Fundamentals. And a bit of silk @Max__Duffy https://t.co/tAwPDGetip

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) January 2, 2021

Honolulu, Hawaii:

On New Year’s Eve Australian pro surfer Mikey Wright saved a woman from drowning in the ocean.

This is incredible.

Not all heroes wear capes...pic.twitter.com/M0KgUSAtrX

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) January 2, 2021

Think you have to give an Oscar to @WSchweitzer71 for his dynamic portrayal of an offensive lineman drawing the opposition offside. pic.twitter.com/Cuud9lNQcH

— Noah Eisner (@neisner) January 4, 2021

If you’ve ever wondered where the Bryan Cranston mic drop gif came from...pic.twitter.com/c8gcP9ieSh

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) January 4, 2021

W pic.twitter.com/eKGoLBMWgT

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 4, 2021

This is why we don’t like the Eagles. https://t.co/Efe7kEPtES

— Eli Manning (@EliManning) January 4, 2021

Chase Yung soaking in every last second of this win. Last man on the field, taking a piece of it with him. Rookie played a hell of a game pic.twitter.com/STme2zOony

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) January 4, 2021