Two familiar foes from the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, will face off to determine the National Football Conference champion.
The long-awaited day has arrived. This Sunday, January 26, the NFL will crown its divisional champions, starting with the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. As division rivals in the NFC East, these teams know each other well, promising a thrilling and hard-fought battle.
Eagles Enter as the Favorites
The numbers and statistics from this season favor the Eagles, who secured their spot in the NFC Championship as the second seed with an impressive 14-3 regular-season record.
In the Wild Card Round, Philadelphia easily defeated the Green Bay Packers before eliminating the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Now, the Eagles stand just one win away from a chance to claim their second Super Bowl ring.
Commanders Seek to Recapture 1991 Glory
The Commanders, on the other hand, are the surprise team of the NFC Championship. With a 12-5 regular-season record, they entered the playoffs as the sixth seed. In the Wild Card Round, Washington overcame the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and in the Divisional Round, they shocked the NFL by defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions, who were considered strong Super Bowl contenders.
Now labeled the “dark horse,” the Commanders aim to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991, the year they last claimed the Vince Lombardi Trophy. At that time, the franchise was still known as the “Redskins.”
As division rivals in the NFC East, these two teams have a long history of matchups, although playoff encounters are rare. The last postseason meeting was in the 1991 Wild Card Round, where Washington triumphed 20-6 on their way to winning the NFL championship that same year.
Game Time and Venue
The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles.
