The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles play on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC championship game of the NFL playoff schedule.
Which team will win the conference title game and advance to the Super Bowl on Feb. 9?
Check out these NFL playoff picks and NFL playoff predictions for the game, which can be seen at 1 p.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).
The Eagles are a 5.5-point favorite over the Commanders in NFL playoff odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Philadelphia is -225 on the moneyline, while Washington is +185.
The over/under (point total) is set at 48 points.
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The Arizona Republic: Eagles 27, Commanders 24
Jeremy Cluff writes: :”We predicted that the Washington Commanders would win their wild-card game over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but we did not pick them to beat the No. 1 Detroit Lions in the divisional round. Jayden Daniels has shown poise that makes him look like a veteran, not a rookie, and the Commanders just continue to impress. This team has won seven straight games, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in Week 16 at home. But, this game is being played in Philadelphia, where the Eagles are 10-1 on the season, including a 26-18 win over Washington in Week 11. Saquon Barkley has proven to be unstoppable this postseason and we don’t think that will change in a thrilling win for the Eagles over the Commanders.”
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Bill Speros writes: “Tom Brady is back in the NFC Championship Game. But this time, he’ll in the booth for FOX. The Commanders and Eagles split their 2 games this past season, with the home team winning each time. Between the 2 games, the teams scored 113 points, hence the lofty total here. The weather in Philly is expected to be chilly and partly cloudy. No snow like we saw in the Eagles’ win on Sunday over the Rams. Philly held on for a push in the -6 line against LA. The Commanders mauled the Lions in their Divisional Round game 45-31 and did so inside Ford Field. Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels is playing like a seasoned all-pro. And the Commanders have found balance in their offense, and toughness in their defense. Their mission is simple – stop Saquon Barkley. Good luck. He amassed 296 yards rushing against the Commanders on 55 carries in the 2 PHI-WAS games earlier this season. The Commanders will have to play mistake-free ball here. And even with Barkley running wild, Dan Quinn’s defense will contain the rest of the Eagles’ offense, while Daniels and the offense score enough points to cover, if not win outright.”
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ESPN: Eagles have a 63.7% chance to beat Commanders on Sunday
The site gives the Commanders a 36.3% shot at winning the NFL playoff game.
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Dimers: Eagles 26, Commanders 21
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Commanders a win probability of 34%, while the Eagles have a win probability of 66%.”
Sporting News: Commanders 31, Eagles 27
Vinnie Iyer writes: “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.”
USA TODAY Sports: Eagles 24, Commanders 21
Jacob Camenker writes: “The Eagles may also be one of the few NFL teams capable of forcing Daniels into turnovers, as three of his nine interceptions came in his two games against Philadelphia. If the Eagles can gain an advantage in the turnover battle, as they did against the Rams and Packers, that would go a long way toward limiting Washington’s spectacular offense. The rubber match of this divisional series figures to be exciting either way. If the unflappable Daniels can pull off yet another upset, he will get a chance to become the first rookie quarterback to start a Super Bowl. But on paper, the Eagles’ running game and the experience of Hurts, Barkley and Co. should give them the edge in their quest to outlast their divisional rival.”
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