We break down the biggest strengths and question marks in the Commanders-Eagles matchup, plus the X-factors that could make the difference.
The Washington Commanders toppled the Detroit Lions to advance to the NFC Championship game, but they will endure the remainder of their postseason journey without Sam Cosmi.
In Week 16, a bunch of the Commanders' role player receivers had big games. Olamide Zaccheaus had five catches for 70 yards and 2 TDs. Dyami Brown had four catches for 56 yards. Jamison Crowder had 2 TDs.
As the Washington Commanders continue to get ready for the NFC Championship game this Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, they will have to try and slow down the best running back in the league: Saquon Barkley.
After winning five nail-biters in a row, the Washington Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game comfortably because their defense got five turnovers and their offense never gave the ball away.
The Washington Commanders are now onto their first conference championship game since 1991 after shocking the world by manhandling the top-seeded NFC team the D
East division rivals meet in Philadelphia on Sunday to decide the NFC in the third meeting between the teams since the Eagles posted a 26-18 win on Nov. 14 with a 20-point fourth quarter. The Commanders have two road playoff wins in the same postseason for the first time in history, including a 45-31 dismantling of the Lions at Detroit last week.
The Commanders will play in their first NFC championship since the 1991 season next Sunday. They'll do so without one of their best offensive linemen.
Philadelphia is one win away from becoming the first team ever to win three home playoff games in a single postseason.
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The Philadelphia Eagles will have a chance to make it to the Super Bowl on Sunday and one thing could make it even sweeter. Making a run to the Super Bowl is special and impressive in any right. But,