Cue the rubber match. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders meet for the third time this season. This is the 181st time they have met since 1934. We'll say it, and we have no fear of jinxes. The Birds are the better team. Does that guarantee victory? No! It does not!
The Commanders visit Lincoln Financial Field and aren't doing so to forfeit. They won't be waving any white flags. Philly will get a divisional rival's best effort.
Washington has won three straight road playoff games. They have done so with a rookie cornerback. Philly's last loss came in Week 18 of the regular season... vs. the Washington Commanders.
Eagles vs. Commanders NFC Championship Game inactives
Philly announced roster moves on the eve of the NFC Championship Game. Linebacker Nicholas Morrow and fullback Khari Blasingame were elevated from the practice squad for the game. Defensive end K.J. Henry was signed to the Practice Squad. Offensive lineman Cameron Erving was released from the scout team to make room.
On Saturday, the Commanders downgraded Daron Payne from 'questionable' to out of the lineup. Sam Cosmi was ruled out one day prior on Friday. QB Jeff Driskel (illness), defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (shoulder), and DT Daron Payne (knee/finger) were all deemed 'questionable'.
On Philly's side, center Cam Jurgens (back) was listed as questionable. Wide receiver/returner Britain Covey (neck) and defensive tackle Byron Young (hamstring) are out.
Full NFC Championship Game inactives list for the Eagles
Philly announced their inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. Here are the updates.
Today's Inactives#WASvsPHI pic.twitter.com/j93LSFOcsd
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 26, 2025
Full NFC Championship Game inactives for the Commanders
The Commanders will also announce their inactives before kickoff. See below.
#WASvsPHI inactives
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 26, 2025
After kickoff, we'll keep a running tally of everyone injured during this week's action below this line. Check back for updates.
Updates: Cam Jurgens didn't start the game but wasn't ruled as inactive. He entered the game during the third quarter. Kenneth Gainwell and Tyler Steen were both evaluated for concussions.
Injury Update: G Landon Dickerson (knee) is questionable to return.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 26, 2025
Injury Update: RB Kenneth Gainwell is being evaluated for a concussion.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 26, 2025
Uh oh... Don't look now. Jayden Daniels is out.
Gainwell is out. https://t.co/leShBRseme
— Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) January 26, 2025
Darius Slay also limped off the field with a little under six minutes remaining.
Stay tuned! We'll keep you posted.