The Washington Commanders toppled the Detroit Lions to advance to the NFC Championship game, but they will endure the remainder of their postseason journey without Sam Cosmi.
The matchup for the 2025 NFC championship game is set. The Eagles are taking on the Commanders for the right to go to Super Bowl 59.
Washington followed its first playoff win since the 2005 season with a historic divisional upset against Detroit on the road.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders put on a show, defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC divisional playoffs.
The Washington Commanders upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions with a 45-31 victory and have punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991. The Commanders’ opponent and the site of the NFC Championship will come down to Sunday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.
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NFC Championship Game set as Eagles beat Rams
The NFC Championship Game is set. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 Sunday in Philadelphia Eagles behind running back Saquon Barkley’s 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The win sets up an NFC East showdown to decide the conference representative in the Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 (1/26/25) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Dallas Cowboys sit alone as the only member of the NFC East to not appear in an NFC Championship Game this century. After the rival Washington Commanders upset the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions on Saturday, the franchise naturally caught some strays in the celebrations.
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images
The Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset of the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional round with a win that not only marks a historic moment for the franchise, but also signals a momentum shift in their division.