On top of that, you can spot the Philadelphia defense up in the top right corner of that graph. This is a defense that can double team Terry McLaurin without getting torched by Dyami Brown or Olamide Zaccheaus. That should be enough to result in a win by seven points or more — though I do hate betting against the Commanders Cinderella story.

Reinvigorated by talented rookies such as cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, the Eagles have stifled opponents’ passing games this season. The unit, led by veteran cornerback Darius Slay, has allowed the second-fewest passing yards in 2024.

The Washington Commanders are in the NFC championship game after going 12-5 in the regular season and winning two playoff games.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will battle for a place in Super Bowl LIX when they face off in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The Eagles reached their second NFC Championship Game in three years after a hard-fought win over the Los Angeles Rams in the snow in last week's Divisional Round.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders are a step away from Super Bowl LIX as they reach the penultimate round of the 2024-25 NFL

Nothing about the season the Washington Commanders have had in 2024-25, especially during the playoffs, has made any sense. They have a rookie QB. They have a first-year head coach. They have a first-year general manager.