The Washington Commanders are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in a pivotal NFC Championship Game, with the Eagles favored by 6 points. Betting lines opened higher at 48.5 before settling at 47.5. The Eagles aim to maintain momentum after a previous win over the Commanders, where Saquon Barkley emerged as a dominant force. In terms of player injuries, the Commanders will be without RG Sam Cosmi due to an ACL injury, while DT Daron Payne is questionable. The Eagles, meanwhile, will monitor QB Jalen Hurts as he manages a knee injury, with TE Cam Jurgens also listed as questionable.

The Commanders have shown resilience, particularly under QB Jayden Daniels, who has proven to be a top-tier playmaker. However, their run defense remains a critical weakness as they face an Eagles' rushing offense led by Barkley. The Eagles boast a formidable pass defense, with a strong secondary that could challenge Washington's aerial attack. With temperatures low and manageable weather on the horizon, both teams will need to effectively execute their game plans to secure a spot in the Super Bowl.