Commanders in playoff hunt, following typical Rivera script

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is seen leaving the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4), center, throws under pressure from New York Giants' defenders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano, center, looks after his field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The kick missed and the game ended in a tie. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera answering questions for the media at the end of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won 13-19. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)