Former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner recently offered a bold outlook for the remainder of the National Football League season.
During a guest appearance on the 106.7 The Fan program “Grant and Danny,” Turner analyzed the remaining schedules for the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
The Commanders recently improved their standing to 3-5-1 following a 24-21 victory over the Giants at MetLife Stadium, according to data from USA Today Sports.
Because Washington currently holds a 1-0-1 record against New York, they maintain a critical tiebreaker advantage over the 5-3-1 Giants.
Turner suggested that the Giants face a difficult road ahead that could shift the power dynamics of the division.
Regarding the conclusion of the season, Turner stated, “I’ve got a prediction for you. That Week 18 game at Northwest Stadium, I got a feeling it will be a win-or-go-home game. That’s going to be for the division.”
The former coordinator expressed his belief that the final matchup in Landover will feature the Commanders and the Cowboys competing for the top spot in the NFC East.
Current standings show the Giants lead the division at 5-3-1, followed by the Cowboys at 4-5, the Commanders at 3-5-1, and the Philadelphia Eagles at 2-7.
Analysts observe that unless a team initiates a significant winning streak, only the division winner from the NFC East or NFC South is likely to qualify for the postseason.
Consequently, Turner anticipates the Week 18 clash will serve as a de facto playoff elimination game for the participants.
Despite the optimism surrounding the prediction, Washington remains tasked with overcoming a two-game deficit against the Giants and a one-game gap behind the Cowboys over the final eight weeks of the regular season.
The outlook remains speculative as teams prepare for the upcoming stretch of games.