Eagles and Commanders Set for NFC Championship Clash

Philadelphia's potent rushing attack, led by Saquon Barkley, faces a struggling Washington run defense with a Super Bowl berth at stake.

• The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, with the winner advancing to Super Bowl LIX.
• The Eagles and Commanders split their regular-season series, with each team winning at home, but Philadelphia was without quarterback Jalen Hurts during their Week 16 loss.
• Saquon Barkley, coming off a dominant 205-yard performance against the Rams, poses a significant challenge to Washington's 30th-ranked rushing defense.
• Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been instrumental in the team's playoff success, including a standout performance against the top-seeded Detroit Lions last week.
• Jalen Hurts is expected to play for the Eagles despite recent injury concerns, with adjustments being made to the game plan to accommodate his recovery progress.

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