Redskins Win by Losing, Hold No. 2 pick for now!

The Redskins are in command of their destiny in 2020 in beyond as they currently hold the No. 2 overall pick after a hard fought loss at FedExField to the New York Giants in overtime.

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After a tough loss to the Giants in the home finale, the Redskins have now lost NINE NFC East games in a row. 

They lost seven-of-eight home games this year. 

They've now lost a dozen games this year and will try for the bakers' dozen next Sunday in Dallas to equal their worst record since 2013. 

The news wasn't all bad however. Actually, while the players and coaches were crushed to lose, most (all?) Redskins fans were thrilled to lose, because of where it places the Skins in the 2020 NFL Draft. 

2020 NFL Draft order after 1pm games:

1. CIN (1-14)
2. WAS (3-12)
3. DET (3-10-1)
4. NYG (4-11)
5. MIA (4-11)
6. AZ (4-9-1)
7. JAX (5-10)
8. CAR (5-10)
9. LAC (5-9)
10. DEN (5-9)

— Adam Stites (@AdamStites_) December 22, 2019

The Detroit Lions lost today against Denver, so they are  3-11 -1. 

The loss on Sunday by Detroit, keeps them alive and in contention for the No. 2 pick because they can still have 12 losses (3-12-1) and the Redskins could beat Dallas to finish (4-12).

The Miami Dolphins now have four wins. The Giants also now have four wins. 

If the Redskins win next week in Dallas and the Giants and Dolphins lose, then the second overall pick will be up for grabs in a strength of schedule tie-breaker, including a potential four-way tie-breaker with Detroit. 

Chris Russell is the Publisher of Maven & Sports Illustrated's Washington Redskins channel. He can be heard on 106.7 The FAN in the Washington D.C. area and world-wide on Radio.com. Chris also hosts the "Locked on Redskins" Podcast and can be read via subscription to Warpath Magazine. You can e-mail Chris at russellmania09@Gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @Russellmania621.