WHERE: Linwood Financial Field (Philadelphia)
WHEN: 3 p.m. ET | FOX, FOX Deportes, NFL+
The top two seeds in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, will face off in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The Eagles, with a record of 16-4, are seeking their fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance, while the Commanders, with a record of 8-9, are looking to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991.
The two teams have already faced each other twice this season, splitting the series 1-1. The Eagles won the first game, 26-18, while the Commanders took the second game, 36-33. Sunday’s game will be their third and final meeting of the season.
Here are four key storylines to watch:
1. How high can Jayden Daniels’ star rise? Daniels, the rookie quarterback, has been impressive in his first season with the Commanders, breaking multiple records and leading his team to the NFC Championship Game. He needs one more win to become the first rookie quarterback to lead a team to the Super Bowl.
2. Eagles D seeks to continue dominance. The Eagles’ defense, led by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, has been dominant all season, ranking first in total defense, scoring defense, and passing yards allowed. They will look to stifle the Commanders’ potent offense, led by Daniels.
3. Commanders’ leaky run defense faces star RB. Saquon Barkley, the Eagles’ star running back, has been a game-changer this season, rushing for over 2,000 yards and six touchdowns. He will face a Commanders run defense that ranked 30th in the league during the regular season.
4. Can the Eagles pass game show up? The Eagles have struggled with their passing game all season, and last week’s game saw them finish with just 65 net passing yards. They will need to find a way to get their air attack going if they want to advance to the Super Bowl.
