Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs the ball after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
The best Eagles coverage is always local, but it’s helpful to get a national perspective as well. Here’s what they’re saying about your Birds’ chances against the Commanders, with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
“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 of a 205 rushing yard performance versus Los Angeles. He’s registered 324 rushing yards and two rushing TDs in two postseason games.
“Barkley rushed for 296 yards and four touchdowns in two games versus Washington this year. He’s bound to cause more problems for the Commanders in this one.”
Who is Shayshawn Barkley 😅❓
This Commanders fan couldn’t stop gassing Saquon 💀
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“The Eagles were the better team in the division during the regular season, but the difference was not as big as many might think. The Commanders have big momentum on their side after taking it to the Buccaneers and Lions, while the Eagles survived the Packers and Rams, who made a lot more mistakes than they did. Washington has that feel of seeing through their big surprise, while Philadelphia has seemed headed for an eventual letdown.”
The Washington Commanders gave up 521 yards to the Detroit Lions and over 200 rushing yards.
But… “can the Philadelphia Eagles keep winning like this” is the national conversation?
Got it.
“The Eagles have lost one game since the end of September. That came against the Commanders in Week 16. That game was unusual for Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts leaving in the first quarter due to a concussion. The Eagles probably still win that game if DeVonta Smith didn't drop a third-down pass late in the fourth quarter. That allowed Jayden Daniels to put together a game-winning drive and throw his fifth touchdown of the game with six seconds left to win it. The Commanders led at Philadelphia in the fourth quarter of a Week 11 game too, but the Eagles pulled away. Washington can compete with Philadelphia because it is well-coached and has a dangerous quarterback. Ask the Detroit Lions. The Eagles have the better team, with more talent up and down the roster and a 14-1 record since Week 4. Of their three losses, they allowed game-winning touchdowns with 34 seconds left in one (vs. Atlanta in Week 2) and six seconds left in another. That level of dominance should eventually take over the NFC title game. But it won't be easy.”
🔥 Jalen Hurts on feeding off Eagles Fans in the NFC Championship at Home vs the Washington Commanders
“it’s going take the whole stadium, the whole city and everybody being on the same page to bring this thing home”https://t.co/yVJA7A5Z6a pic.twitter.com/gEO3yZBVOp
“You can't help but see a high-scoring game, and Daniels has been so dangerous in late-game situations. The divisional win over the Lions ended a run of five straight games that Washington won on the final play. With two potent offenses going head-to-head, this could come down to red-zone execution — the Commanders ranked sixth in the regular season there, while the Eagles ranked 13th. But on red-zone defense, Philadelphia ranked fifth and Washington 22nd. We'll take the Eagles to hold on for a home win to go to their second Super Bowl in three seasons.”
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