Expert picks for Eagles vs Commanders

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It will be an NFC East conference title game next Sunday.

A day after the Washington Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles stamped their ticket to the NFC Championship by defeating the Los Angeles Rams at home in the snow.

The Eagles’ win sets up an NFC East showdown at Lincoln Financial Field next Sunday at 7 p.m. 3 p.m. ET.

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Philadelphia and Washington split the season series this year. Who will win the third game? USA TODAY Sports NFC Championship Predictions:

NFC championship game prediction

(2) Philadelphia Eagles vs. (6) Washington Commanders

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite Jayden Daniels has led the Commanders to their first NFC Championship game since the 1991 season. Daniels is the sixth rookie quarterback to reach a conference championship game.

However, Saquon Barkley is the star of stars in this game. The Eagles running back is coming off a 205 rushing yard performance versus Los Angeles. He has recorded 324 rushing yards and two rushing TDs in two postseason games.

Barkley rushed for 296 yards and four touchdowns in two games against Washington this year. He will definitely cause more problems for the commanders in this one.

Plus, the Eagles’ top-ranked defense will be motivated to have a better all-around performance after giving up 402 yards to the Rams.

Score Prediction: Eagles 30Commander 27

When is the NFC Championship?

  • Date: Sunday, January 26
  • Start time: 2 p.m. ET

The Eagles and Commanders are scheduled to kickoff at 14.00 Sunday 26 January. The Eagles host the matchup.

Updated NFL playoff bracket

Here’s how the playoffs look like:

AFC

Conference championship

  • no. 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs. no. 2 Buffalo Bills/No. 3 Baltimore Ravens

NFC

Conference championship

  • no. 6 Washington Commanders vs. no. 2 Philadelphia Eagles

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