The Washington Commanders face a major hurdle in their upcoming NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a season-ending injury to right guard Sam Cosmi, who tore his ACL. In the previous match against the Lions, backup Trent Scott filled in admirably, not allowing any pressures during his 45 snaps. The Commanders now must devise a strategy to contain the Eagles' elite defensive tackle, Jalen Carter, who has shown a consistent ability to disrupt plays, highlighted by his standout performance against the Los Angeles Rams. Washington's offensive line adjustments remain a critical focus as they seek to counter Carter's threat effectively.

In their regular season encounters, the Commanders managed to limit Carter to a mediocre overall grade, yet his ability to make game-changing plays always looms large. The Commanders have several options for reshuffling their offensive line, including moving Andrew Wylie to Cosmi's position and bringing in Cornelius Lucas, or starting Scott again. Head coach Dan Quinn emphasized the importance of having the best five offensive linemen on the field as the team aims for its first Super Bowl appearance since 1991.