WP: Clinch Is No Cinch

[MTK]

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1 -- Had middle linebacker Lemar Marshall not swatted a pass into the air, then intercepted it in the fourth quarter, the Washington Redskins might have spent Sunday night hoping for a Dallas loss to send them to the playoffs. Had tailback Clinton Portis not taken the ensuing carry 22 yards for a touchdown, the franchise still might be waiting for its first postseason berth since the 1999 season. Had defensive end Phillip Daniels not caused a sack and fumble, and safety Sean Taylor not returned the ball 39 yards for a score, maybe the Eagles would have mustered a crushing comeback win.

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