Overview
- The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl LIX.
- The Eagles and Commanders split their regular-season series, with each team winning at home, but Philadelphia was without quarterback Jalen Hurts during their Week 16 loss.
- Saquon Barkley, coming off a dominant 205-yard performance against the Rams, poses a significant challenge to Washington's 30th-ranked rushing defense.
- Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been instrumental in the team's playoff success, including a standout performance against the top-seeded Detroit Lions last week.
- Jalen Hurts is expected to play for the Eagles despite recent injury concerns, with adjustments being made to the game plan to accommodate his recovery progress.