 However, the rally fell short when a pass to wide receiver Reggie Brown only got to the 1-yard line, as Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot and safety LaRon Landry tackled Brown shy of the goal line, allowing time to run out.The Eagles dropped to 8–6–1, and needed losses by Tampa Bay and Chicago, and a win against Dallas to get into the playoffs.It was thought at the time that the season was over (other than last regular-season game).