It’ll 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 game 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 3 p.m. ET.
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Philadelphia and Washington split the season series this year. Who will win the third matchup? USA TODAY Sports predicts the NFC championship game:
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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 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.
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 30, Commanders 27
When is the NFC championship game?
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 26
- Start time: 2 p.m. ET
The Eagles and Commanders are scheduled for kickoff at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Eagles are hosting the matchup.
Updated NFL playoff bracket
Here’s how the playoff bracket looks:
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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