The stage is set, and these NFC East opponents will face off for their chance to compete in Super Bowl LIX.
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the Divisional Round, and will now officially host the Washington Commanders for the NFC Championship Game. The conference championship will get underway next Sunday, January 26 at 3:30 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles didn’t have the cleanest game against the Rams, and unfortunately several guys suffered an injury (of varying severity), but they were able to put the game away thanks in part to Saquon Barkley breaking free for a 78-yard touchdown.
Philadelphia and Washington were 1-1 against each other during the regular season, but the Commanders win in Week 16 came late in the game and Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in the first quarter. Still, Jayden Daniels and Co. looked dynamic in their divisional game against the No. 1 seeded Lions, and will be a tough challenge for the Eagles.
But, a home game against the Commanders is more ideal than a road game against the Lions, so at least Eagles fans get one more chance to will this team to the Super Bowl.
The Eagles opened up as 5.5-point home favorites against the Commanders.
