Eagles Soar Past Commanders in NFC Championship Clash

2025-01-26

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders faced off in a heated NFC Championship game on January 26, 2025, with the Eagles emerging victorious. The game was marked by intense moments, including a scuffle between Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown and Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore after a touchdown. Brown, who had been dealing with a knee injury earlier in the playoffs, was a full participant in practice leading up to the game and played a key role despite limited production in previous playoff games.

The Eagles’ offense, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, relied heavily on the run game, with Saquon Barkley scoring two touchdowns, including a 60-yard run on the first play of the game. Brown, however, had a quiet game statistically, finishing with just three catches for 24 yards in the playoffs. The Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, struggled to keep pace, with their defense unable to contain the Eagles’ ground attack.

The game also saw a controversial moment when Lattimore was the only player penalized after a shoving match with Brown, which had been building throughout the drive. Despite the penalty, the Commanders managed to keep the game within reach, but ultimately fell short as the Eagles secured their spot in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons.

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