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The Washington Commanders watched a rebirth under Magic Johnson. The NBA legend and co-owner of the NFL franchise went on to help create a brand new contender that advanced to the NFC Championship game. Unfortunately, Washington’s first conference title game appearance since the 1991 season ended in lopsided fashion. Johnson witnessed the rival Philadelphia Eagles […]

In the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, fans erupted over their three fumbles. While the game looked to be obtainable for the Commanders in the middle of this matchup, their three — yes, three — fumbles made this a much tougher game than it needed to be. There was the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made it to the NFC Championship Game on the back of Saquon Barkley. With nearly 400 rushing yards in the playoffs coming into the game, the offense relies on him. But backup back Kenneth Gainwell is important for the Eagles but will not return to the game against the Commanders due […]

Heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders, the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive line was nursing a few injuries. To start the game, Landon Dickerson was in at center for the injured Cam Jurgens, however, to open the first half, the Eagles made a switch at offensive line, per Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports […]

The Washington Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game thanks to aggressive coaching. First-year head coach Dan Quinn has gone for fourth downs and two-point conversions all season long. But one choice in the first half against the Eagles did not sit well with FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen. He took to social media […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders are going at it in an NFC Championship Game rubber match in Philly, and tempers are predictably flaring. The two division rivals are battling it out for a spot in the Super Bowl, so it makes sense that tensions would be high between the two teams. On the […]

To kick off their NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels continued his history-setting rookie-season of domination. On fourth-and-5, Daniels connected with tight end Zach Ertz for a seven-yard gain to set the rookie postseason passing yards record, per Ari Meirov on X. “#Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has set a […]

There’s one thing that Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles fans can agree on, ahead of the NFC Championship. That is that each and every one of them hate the Dallas Cowboys. Ahead of the NFC title game, Eagles and Commanders fans met in the parking lot to shout out that shared hatred. The fans combined […]

The Washington Commanders are one game away from Super Bowl 59. The Commanders square off with the Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. Washington secured their place in the NFC title game with an upset win over the Lions in the Divisional Round. The NFL recently levied some fines on one Commanders player […]

On the eve of the NFC Championship game, the Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia was buzzing—not with Eagles fans, but with a sea of burgundy and gold as Commanders fans gathered to prepare for their team’s highly anticipated matchup against Philadelphia. Among the most energetic fans were Ryan Paxton from Portsmouth and Brandon Wharam from […]

When the Philadelphia Eagles take the field against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game, they unquestionably have home-field advantage. The game is taking place at The Linc, the stadium will be filled with Eagles fans no matter how many Commanders come into town, and considering their reputation, South Philly will show out like […]

The New Orleans Saints’ search for a new head coach continues after a number of the hiring cycle’s top candidates have already found jobs. The Saints have pivoted to former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, who’s set to interview with the team next week. However, New Orleans is also hoping to meet with Washington Commanders’ […]

Heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders look to be without one of their key defensive linemen. After missing the entire week with a finger and knee injury, the Commanders ruled out Daron Payne, per Adam Schefter on X. “Commanders downgraded DT Daron Payne to out for Sunday’s NFC […]

It’s as historic and rare as a matchup as they come in these NFC playoffs. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles have only met once in the playoffs, and that was way back in the 1991 NFC Wild Card round. In that game, the then-Washington Redskins beat the Eagles, 20-6. They haven’t met in the […]

The Washington Commanders are one game away from reaching the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991. All the success they have had this year may not have happened if former owner Dan Snyder blew up the sale at the last second. Snyder was the franchise’s owner for 24 years from 1999 to 2023, […]

According to a recent ESPN report by Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr., former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is reportedly less than pleased with his former team’s success. A colleague of Snyder shared his reaction during a dinner in London, where the controversial ex-owner admitted to disliking the Commanders’ rise under new ownership. […]

Philadelphia is the sports epicenter this weekend. While the Philadelphia Eagles – Washington Commanders showdown on Sunday takes top billing, the action starts Saturday at KnuckleMania 5 in the Wells Fargo Center. Thursday’s press conference at Parx Casino featured Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship stars and former UFC World Champion Conor McGregor, who hyped up the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, and both teams are close to full strength. The Commanders will be without guard Sam Cosmi, while the Eagles have their entire starting lineup, via the NFL injury report. Cosmi (knee) is a big loss for Washington, as […]

Once the Detroit Lions’ season got crushed in the divisional round against the Washington Commanders, rookie quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels had one last parting gift for one of the players on the losing team. It’s a tradition within the NFL for players to swap jerseys after the game with others who they’re close or have […]

The NFL Conference Championship is here. In the AFC Championship, it is once again the Buffalo Bills at the Kansas City Chiefs, while we have an NFC East battle in that championship game, with the upstart Washington Commanders playing the Philadelphia Eagles for the third time this season. This is a bittersweet week as we […]

We are down to the final four teams in the NFL Playoffs, as the conference championship games are on deck. Our NFL Playoff Power Rankings are on their last leg before we hit the Super Bowl; is your team still fighting for the Lombardi trophy? There were plenty of upsets that happened in the Divisional […]

When dissecting the quarterback class from the 2024 NFL Draft, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been an outlier, especially in the eyes of NFL legend Tom Brady. As the No. 2 pick, Daniels has shown that he could be one of — if not — the best quarterback in the entire draft class. And, […]

The Washington Commanders have been the underdog story in the 2025 NFL playoffs. After sneaking in as the second-to-last seed, they have earned wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions en route to the NFC Championship Game, where they will meet division rival Philadelphia Eagles. Adding to the storyline is tight end Zach […]

Jayden Daniels is single for a reason according to his mother, Regina Jackson. The Washington Commanders quarterback was the No. 2 overall pick for the 2024 NFL Draft from LSU and over the weekend proved that he and the Commanders are not ones to play with. On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Commanders upset the Detroit […]

The Washington Commanders have been the breakout team of the NFL in 2024, and a big reason why is because of the play of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. In just one season, Daniels has completely changed the fortunes of the Commanders franchise, and it led to Colin Cowherd making a bold Patrick Mahomes comparison for […]

The sensational rookie campaign of the Washington Commanders young QB Jayden Daniels has captivated the NFL, earning him comparisons to former generational talents. Among the most notable comes from veteran tight end Zach Ertz, who likened Daniels to Andrew Luck, the former No. 1 overall pick and Ertz’s college teammate at Stanford. “I compared him […]

The Eagles conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday in preparation for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Washington Commanders. Head Coach Nick Sirianni informed reporters that quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (shoulder) would be involved, and both players participated. Had the Eagles held a full practice, both Hurts and […]

The Philadelphia Eagles survived an injury to quarterback Jalen Hurts and a fourth quarter comeback attempt by the Los Angeles Rams to win their divisional round matchup and advance to the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders. While the Eagles won 28-22, running back Saquon Barkley did the heavy lifting against the Rams as […]

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will meet up in this upcoming weekend’s NFC Championship game, with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line. Meeting one of these teams at the Caesars Superdome in downtown New Orleans will be either the historic three-peat chacing Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills. A ton […]

On Saturday, the Washington Commanders punched their ticket to the NFC Championship Game with a resounding road win over the Detroit Lions in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was brilliant in this one, continuing his Rookie of the Year campaign by eviscerating an undermanned Lions defense to the tune of […]

The Detroit Lions came into last weekend as the #1 seed in the NFC and the favorite to win the Super Bowl. They were big home favorites against the Washington Commanders, but they got bounced by 14 points at home. Now, their magical season is over. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother, Equaimeous […]

It is rare to get an intra-divisional matchup in the conference championship round of the NFL playoffs. We will get just that when the Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Intensity will certainly be turned up a notch during the NFC East clash, and everybody wants to see the […]

Three days after the Washington Commanders’ 45-31 upset win over top-seeded Detroit in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, a pregame video of Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin is going viral. In the video, McLaurin, a Pro Bowl selection for 2024, is seen inside the tunnel with his teammates, providing passion and inspiration for a team that […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday. The division rivals played twice this year with the home team winning both matchups. They won in very different ways in the Divisional Round that point to how Washington can pull off the upset victory. The Commanders’ defense must exploit […]

These NFC East rivals meet with the Commanders, who are the hottest team in the playoffs, while the Eagles might be the most talented team remaining. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Eagles prediction and pick. Commanders-Eagles Last Game – Matchup History These teams split their two meetings this season […]

The Washington Commanders have an X-factor for their NFC Championship game, other than the guy who is having an incredible rookie season. With a Washington Commanders game scheduled against the Philadelphia Eagles, a Super Bowl berth is at stake. Ahead of the Commanders-Eagles game, we’ll be making our Commanders NFC Championship game predictions. After surprising […]

Against all odds, the Washington Commanders defeated the top-seeded Detroit Lions on the road to advance to the NFC Championship Game, where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles for the third time this year. While the season series is even at 1-1, the Commanders’ defense has not fared well in either previous matchup. While Washington’s […]

Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi will miss the NFC Championship, but the Washington Commanders still have rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. And while Daniels will be leaned on heavily, the Commanders X-factor versus the Eagles will be running back Austin Ekeler. The Eagles’ defense is a tough nut to crack, and they shut down Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Following their divisional-round victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell were a bit banged up. And on Monday, head coach Nick Sirianni kept the injury updates rather vague ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. “We’ll have […]