With Ron Rivera needing a previously planned intravenous treatment at halftime, Dwayne Haskins gave a speech to the Washington Football Team as the team trailed the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rivera announced a cancer diagnosis last month. Washington trailed Philadelphia 17-0 before rallying for a 27-17 victory.

Haskins said he kept his message simple, telling the players:

"We're home. They're the visitors. There's no reason why we should be feeling like we're little bro to them in a sense. For me it was find a way to win."

Ron Rivera missed Tuesday's practice with the Washington Football Team as he underwent a first round of cancer treatment.

It was the first practice missed by Rivera, who has squamous cell carcinoma.

Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio was left in charge for the day. Rivera plans to be present on Wednesday.

"We carried on as normal. I tended to the things that need to be tended to, but it was pretty much business as usual," Del Rio said.

The San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints are the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

The 49ers' odds are at +500 while the Saints are at +550. The implied odds of the 49ers winning the conference are at 16.7 percent.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+600), Dallas Cowboys (+650) and Seattle Seahawks (+750) round out the top-5.

Washington has the longest odds at +10,000.

Adrian Peterson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Peterson was released by Washington this past week.

“They’re giving me an opportunity to play," Peterson told Josina Anderson. "I know coach (Darell) Bevell from my days in Minnesota. Ultimately I feel comfortable going there and helping them to get better.”

The Washington Football Team has released Adrian Peterson.

The 35-year-old running back rushed for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons with Washington.

According to a source, Peterson wants to continue playing.

Ron Rivera has named Dwayne Haskins the starting quarterback for the Washington Football Team.

Rivera informed his players of the decision on Wednesday.

Kyle Allen has worked with the second unit and Alex Smith has yet to take any snaps while in full pads during a full-team situation.

The NFL has taken over the investigation by Beth Wilkinson into the Washington Football Team over alleged sexual harassment issues in the organization.

Roger Goodell informed Washington owner Dan Snyder of the change Monday night. Snyder claimed in a statement that it was his suggestion for the NFL to take over the investigation.

"Recently, The Washington Football Team launched an independent third-party investigation into allegations about our culture and incidents of harassment. In conversations with Commissioner Goodell, Tanya and I suggested that the NFL assume full oversight of the investigation so that the results are thorough, complete and trusted by the fans, the players, our employees and the public," Snyder said.

"I appreciate Commissioner Goodell agreeing to our suggestion and the entire Washington Football Team remains committed to fully cooperating with all aspects of the investigation."

Washington hired attorney Beth Wilkinson on the recommendation of Goodell to investigate the organization following a detailed story about sexual harassment charges published last month by the Washington Post.