FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles looks for a receiver as Houston Texans’s J.J. Watt rushes during the first half an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Eagles would earn the NFC’s final wild-card berth if they win Sunday and the Vikings (8-6-1) lose at home against the Bears (11-4). Foles has performed well in high-pressure situations the past two seasons while filling in for Carson Wentz. He’s 5-0 in must-win games and earned Super Bowl MVP honors in a win over New England last February. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles looks for a receiver as Houston Texans’s J.J. Watt rushes during the first half an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Eagles would earn the NFC’s final wild-card berth if they win Sunday and the Vikings (8-6-1) lose at home against the Bears (11-4). Foles has performed well in high-pressure situations the past two seasons while filling in for Carson Wentz. He’s 5-0 in must-win games and earned Super Bowl MVP honors in a win over New England last February. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)Associated Press

NFL Sunday - Eagles at Redskins, 4:25 p.m.

Pick: Eagles -7

First things first: If you or anyone you know looks forward to betting the final week of the NFL season, please seek professional help, and soon. The wacky spreads, the backup QBs, the teams knocking on the door of the playoffs vs. the teams that have checked out, dropped off the key and are heading to the parking lot. It all boils down to a headache for those of us trying to make an honest buck. But here’s a guarantee: not all the double-digit favorites will cover, and not every team that needs a win will get it. And don’t underestimate the fact that these are all division games. Yes, the Birds have found their stride while the ’Skins have folded, but they are still division rivals who honestly don’t like each other. Washington has covered its last two getting points and was driving for a potential tying field goal at Tennessee last week before a pick-6 threw a scare into anyone who had them getting 9.5. I like St. Nick Foles for the win here, but not at this price. If you play the Eagles in a teaser, consider pairing them with New Orleans (currently down to minus-7.5) with Teddy Bridgewater at QB against a depleted Panthers team.

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