The Washington Commanders fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a decisive NFC championship game, losing 55-23 after failing to capitalize on early momentum. Initially trailing, the Commanders rallied to close the gap but made critical errors that allowed the Eagles to regain control.
Marshon Lattimore struggled throughout the game, highlighted by a pivotal fourth down where A.J. Brown outpaced him for a significant gain, leading to an Eagles touchdown. Lattimore's mistakes included a crucial pass interference penalty that placed the Eagles within striking distance, allowing Jalen Hurts to score again.
In addition, a fumbled kickoff return by Jeremy McNichols gifted the Eagles another scoring opportunity. Mike Sainristil also faced scrutiny for a late hit penalty on Saquon Barkley, compounding the Commanders' troubles and further extending the Eagles' lead.
