Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn talks to the media after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, early Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Landover, Md.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Commanders opened Austin Ekeler's practice window Wednesday, and the running back could return for their season finale at Dallas this weekend when they have something to play for even after wrapping up a playoff spot.
Washington would be the NFC's sixth seed if they beat the Cowboys on Sunday, ensuring a wild-card round game at Tampa Bay if it wins the NFC South or the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams. A loss or tie -- unless Green Bay loses to Chicago -- would send them to NFC East Division-winning Philadelphia instead.
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