In a surprising upset, the Detroit Lions, who were the NFC’s number one seed, were defeated by the sixth seed Washington Commanders in a 45-31 loss at home. This loss handed home-field advantage for the NFC Championship game to the Philadelphia Eagles, who have now become the favorites to win the Super Bowl.
The Eagles, with a 14-3 record, have been led by running back Saquon Barkley, who is the individual rushing leader with 2,005 yards. In their last game against the Los Angeles Rams, Barkley added 205 yards and two touchdowns to his impressive stats. However, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a knee injury and has been limited in practice this week.
Washington, with quarterback Jayden Daniels and head coach Dan Quinn, have had a remarkable turnaround from a 4-13 record last season to 12-5 this season. Daniels, a rookie, has set records for rushing yards and pass completion percentage, and is a strong contender for rookie of the year. The Commanders have won seven consecutive games, with five of them decided on the final play, including their first play-off win in 19 years.
Despite being seen as underdogs, Washington is confident in their momentum and ability to win tight games. The team’s success has surprised many, and they are determined to continue their winning streak and reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991.
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