Former Seattle Seahawk legend Bobby Wagner is competing to get back to his third Super Bowl, but the odds seem to be against him. We are in halftime between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game,
The Eagles' tush push has been a nearly unstoppable play. The Commanders deployed a unique tactic to try to stop it in the NFC title game.
Cleared to face Philadelphia
The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn’t summon up enough late-game magic to overcome three fumbles from his receivers and running backs and a handful of back-breaking red-zone penalties by Washington’s defense.
Middle linebacker Bobby Wagner is undoubtedly a huge key to Commanders' formula to spring an upset and become third sixth-seed to make a Super Bowl.
Three former Seattle Seahawks players and coaches currently on the Washington Commanders lost in the NFC Championship on Sunday.
Defensive tackle DaRon Payne (knee/finger) also didn't practice along with linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle). Tight end Zach Ertz (ribs) had a rest day, along with pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr. (non injury related).
The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.
If fans had been told that the Philadelphia Eagles would be playing the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, the number of direct flights from PHL to New Orleans would have skyrocketed.
The Washington Commanders are gearing up for an NFC Championship Game matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the AFC, meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the Buffalo Bills. Of the four teams playing in conference championship games,
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addresses the challenge of facing Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley.