Philadelphia Eagles Host Washington Commanders in NFC Championship Game
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app. The two NFC East teams split their season series, with each winning on their respective home turf. Washington leads the all-time series 90-86-6 and won their only previous playoff matchup in the 1990 NFL season.
Here are the top 10 players to watch in this year’s NFC Championship Game:
1. Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders – A six-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler, Wagner has been a dominant force for Washington this season, totaling 132 combined tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.
2. Nick Baun, Philadelphia Eagles – A breakout season for Baun, who has totaled 151 combined tackles, five forced fumbles, 3.5 sacks, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He has also earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career.
3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders – A two-time Pro Bowler, McLaurin has been a rock for Washington across his six-year career, totaling 82 receptions for 1,096 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
4. Haason Reddick, Philadelphia Eagles – A force on Philadelphia’s defensive front, Reddick has totaled 42 combined tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and six passes defended this season.
5. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – A two-time Pro Bowler, Hurts has been the heart and soul of the Eagles, leading the team to a 46-20 regular-season record and 4-3 postseason record since 2020.
6. Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles – A linchpin for the Eagles, Mailata has been a dominant force on the offensive line, boasting a 95.8 overall grade, 94.9 run blocking grade, and 91.7 pass blocking grade this season.
7. Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles – A two-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler, Johnson has been a stalwart on the Eagles’ offensive line, boasting an 88.1 pass blocking grade, 85.4 overall grade, and 80.0 run blocking grade this season.
8. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles – A breakout season for Smith, who has totaled 67 receptions for 1,079 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
9. Sam Howell, Washington Commanders – A rookie season for the ages, Howell has totaled 3,568 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 100.1 passer rating this season.
10. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles – A historic season for Barkley, who has rushed for an NFL-high 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns on a career-high 5.8 yards per carry this season.