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The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders split their season series in 2024. They are now set for a rubber match in the NFC championship game with a trip to Super Bowl 59 on the line.
The Eagles were widely expected to be one of the best teams in the NFC during the 2024 season. They didn’t disappoint, earning the conference’s No. 2 seed with a 14-3 record while seeing marquee free agent signing Saquon Barkley become the NFL’s ninth-ever 2,000-yard rusher.
The Commanders have been much more of a surprise. They finished the 2023 NFL season as one of the league’s worst teams with a mark of 4-13. However, the combination of new head coach Dan Quinn and No. 2 overall pick, quarterback Jayden Daniels, allowed Washington to execute an unexpectedly quick turnaround.
The Commanders went 12-5 to earn the second wild card in the NFC. They earned seeding upsets over both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions thanks to Quinn’s aggressiveness and Daniels’ steady-but-explosive playmaking abilities to put the franchise on the verge of its first Super Bowl appearance in 33 years.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s postseason performance hasn’t been quite as convincing as Washington’s. Their defense has typically held up well, allowing just 16 points per game to the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, while Jalen Hurts has struggled at times under pressure. He is also dealing with a knee injury that could impact his mobility in the NFC championship game.
Nonetheless, the Eagles are armed with a top-five scoring defense while Barkley enjoyed immense success against the Commanders during the regular season. That’s why many expect Nick Sirianni’s squad will have the advantage and be positioned to end Quinn and Daniels’ Cinderella run.
USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from Sunday’s Eagles vs. Commanders NFC championship game below. All times are Eastern.
Eagles vs. Commanders start time
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
The NFC championship game meeting between the Eagles and Commanders will kickstart the NFL’s Sunday action, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET. The AFC championship game between the Bills and Chiefs game will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Eagles vs. Commanders TV channel
Fox will host coverage of the NFC championship game on Sunday. The network’s No. 1 broadcast crew featuring play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt, game analyst Tom Brady and sideline reporters Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will call the game.
Eagles vs. Commanders predictions, picks
Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff believes the NFC championship between the Eagles and Commanders will play out:
- Lorenzo Reyes: Eagles 28, Commanders 18
- Tyler Dragon: Eagles 30, Commanders 27
- Jordan Mendoza: Eagles 27, Commanders 25
Cord-cutters looking to live stream the NFC championship game can turn to Fubo. Fubo carries NBC, as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch NFL action through the remainder of the season.
The Fox Sports App will also carry the Eagles vs. Commanders game.
The Eagles are favorites to defeat the Commanders, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
- Spread: Eagles (-6)
- Moneyline: Eagles (-300); Commanders (+240)
- Over/under: 47.5
The Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.
Pittsburgh and Dallas have the unique distinction of playing each other more than any other team combination in Super Bowl history with three matchups.
Just two games remain before NFL fans will know who plays in Super Bowl 59. They are as follows:
- NFC championship game: Eagles vs. Commanders
- AFC championship game: Chiefs vs. Bills
Conditions will be mild during the NFC championship game between the Eagles and Commanders. Below are the full details of Sunday’s forecast for Philadelphia, Penn., according to the National Weather Service.
- High temperature: 41 degrees
- Low temperature: 24 degrees
- Chance of precipitation: 0%
