The Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions in the divisional round and now they know who their next opponent will be. Washington was the No. 6 seed in the NFC, and after taking down the No.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders for the right to go to the Super Bowl. Tickets are already on sale and selling fast.
The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.
Detroit Lions 2025 schedule includes 5 of the NFL teams still left in the playoffs entering Sunday: the Chiefs, Ravens, Commanders, Eagles and Rams.
The NFC East rivals meet with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line. Washington will have its hands full with Saquon Barkley, Jalen Carter.
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Washington Commanders next week in the NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field after beating the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. Here's what you need to know before Philadelphia's high-stakes game against their NFC East rival:
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Van Buren set that record against the Rams during the Eagles’ 1949 NFL championship victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Barkley broke it with 205 yards during the Eagles’ 28-22 win over the Rams in the NFC Divisional round. Barkley and the Eagles will play the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship 3 p.m. Sunday at the Linc.
The Eagles quarterback, who missed the final two weeks of the regular season with a concussion, injured his knee in the third quarter of the 28-22 win over the Rams in the divisional round. He was able to finish the game,
Championship weekend's star-studded quartet of quarterbacks have made it this far thanks to supporting defenses that made huge plays in the divisional round.