The Washington Commanders faced a challenging NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, struggling to maintain their momentum after a promising start. After falling behind 14-3, the Commanders managed to rally back, but a series of mistakes in the second quarter allowed the Eagles to regain control. Key errors were committed by cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil, contributing to multiple touchdown drives for Philadelphia.

One pivotal moment occurred late in the second quarter when Lattimore's missed coverage on A.J. Brown led to a critical fourth down conversion for the Eagles. Subsequently, he was penalized for pass interference against DeVonta Smith in the end zone, which resulted in a touchdown that extended the Eagles' lead. Following that, another costly mistake by Sainristil for a late hit on Saquon Barkley further compounded the Commanders' struggles, leading to another touchdown by the Eagles.