5 things to know for NFC championship: Commanders vs. Eagles
Meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for the NFC championship game. Washington hopes to keep its season alive, but it must beat the second-seeded Eagles for the second time in five weeks in order to advance to its first Super Bowl since 1991.
This Sunday's game will be Philadelphia's 8th NFC championship game appearance since Washington's last appearance. It will also be the Eagles' 3rd championship game appearance in 8 seasons. Philadelphia has won its previous two NFC championship games.
Washington takes the field on Sunday, riding a seven-game winning streak, which includes two road playoff victories. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has continued to excel this season, completing 70% of his passes for 567 yards and four touchdowns, and hasn't made any turnovers. In the postseason, Daniels boasts a 116.2 quarterback rating and 86.8 QBR.
Here are five key points about Washington's NFC championship matchup with Philadelphia.
The teams tied the regular season series
The Washington Commanders first faced the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington's defensive unit controlled most of the game, but Saquon Barkley took over the show in the fourth quarter. The Commanders' offense had difficulty getting anything going, which came just a few weeks after Daniels was hurt from an injury he suffered against the Carolina Panthers. Washington had the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but the Eagles pulled ahead for a fairly comfortable 26-18 win.
In the 16th week, the Commanders pulled off a victory. Washington managed to outlast the Eagles despite committing five turnovers. The team secured a five-touchdown performance from Daniels, which included the game-defining score to Jamison Crowder with just six seconds left on the clock. Washington emerged victorious, 36-33.
Jayden Daniels could become the first rookie quarterback ever to start in the Super Bowl.
On Sunday, Daniels becomes the sixth rookie quarterback to start in a conference championship game. With the previous five losing all five of their games, a win over Philadelphia would make Daniels the first rookie quarterback ever to start in the Super Bowl. The circumstances of Daniels's game are distinct from those of the previous five, who succeeded thanks to strong defenses, whereas Daniels is Washington's driving force. Given his impressive record-breaking performance, there's no reason to believe he can't lead the Commanders to another victory on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley is on the verge of surpassing John Riggins' record.
Back in the 1982 postseason, Hall of Fame running back John Riggins rushed for 610 yards in just four games, helping Washington win their very first Super Bowl. As the Commanders head into their NFC championship game on Sunday, Saquon Barkley has already rushed for 324 yards in just two playoff games. If Barkley has another standout game and the Commanders win, that could break a 42-year-old record held by one of the biggest legends in Washington franchise history, making it even more significant for the Commanders to take down the Eagles.
The only time Commanders and Eagles have clashed in the postseason was once.
Despite a 90-year rivalry, Washington and Philadelphia have only faced off once in the playoffs. That encounter occurred back in the 1990 NFC wild-card round, when the Redskins beat the Eagles 20-6, at the old Veteran's Stadium. Can the Commanders follow up with a 2-0 postseason record against the Eagles?
Jayden Daniels under pressure
Jayden Daniels is playing extremely well, possibly even better than any other quarterback in the playoffs. We're aware that Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are still active in the playoffs. Daniels can do it all and performs well under pressure. Whenever his opponents apply extra pressure, Daniels responds by maintaining his performances. He also did this against the Eagles in Week 16. What happens next on Sunday?
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