In an anticipated NFC Championship showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Commanders. This contest marks a significant milestone as it is the 20th meeting between division rivals in the conference title game since the merger. Historically, home teams have secured victory in 14 out of the last 19 matchups, providing a psychological edge for the Eagles. However, the Commanders previously triumphed in Philadelphia with a thrilling 36-33 comeback victory earlier this season, notably with Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined due to injury.

Both teams are led by remarkable talents this season. Saquon Barkley recently achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 2,000 rushing yards, including a standout performance where he ran for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the divisional round against the Rams. Meanwhile, Washington’s momentum stems from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the sixth rookie in NFL history to start in a conference title game, following a 299-yard, two-touchdown performance in their upset win over top-seeded Detroit.