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  • Jayden Daniels’ surge to superstardom brings alluring eyes on Commanders coaches


    Jayden Daniels was a sensational pick by the Washington Commanders. The quarterback put together arguably the best rookie campaign of all time to spearhead his team back to relevancy much sooner than expected. Unfortunately, this could potentially come with collateral damage.

    Teams around the league are always looking to capture the magic within successful franchises. It’s an unusual feeling for the Commanders to be looking over their shoulders. They languished in the doldrums for decades under the previous owner Dan Snyder. Their remarkable campaign is casting some alluring glances from others.

    Kliff Kingsbury gained head coaching interest but opted to turn down offers and see out this project next season. That was a significant boost, but the respected play-caller could be looking for two new assistants who’ve worked closely alongside Daniels during his surge to superstardom.

    Commanders coaches generating interest after Jayden Daniels’ renaissance

    The Jacksonville Jaguars confirmed that they completed an interview with Tavita Pritchard for their offensive coordinator position. Washington’s quarterbacks coach was one of the few holdovers from Ron Rivera’s tenure and is well-respected in league circles. He’s also got play-calling experience, albeit at the collegiate level with Stanford.

    With new head coach Liam Coen expected to call plays in Jacksonville, Pritchard will be tasked with managing the offense and helping former No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence. It’ll be interesting to see if he does enough to secure the promotion.

    Another fast riser is gaining significant interest. According to Mike Garafolo from the NFL Network, assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough is a hot commodity. He’ll interview with the New York Jets for their quarterbacks coach job, with the Chicago Bears requesting to speak with him about their pass game coordinator vacancy.

    Blough is 29 years old with just one year of coaching experience. But with Daniels taking the league by storm, his work in helping the LSU product along the way is something teams want to know more about.

    The Commanders can’t do anything to prevent Pritchard or Blough from leaving for increased responsibilities elsewhere. What they can do is form contingency plans to ensure no momentum is lost and Daniels continues to have the best people around him. It would be a big shock if head coach Dan Quinn and Kingsbury didn’t have a few ideas in mind for every eventuality.

    Quinn has strong contacts around the league. He molded an outstanding staff team upon taking the top job in Washington. Losing a couple along the way was always anticipated considering how well the Commanders performed this season. How the former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator adapts is crucial.

    This is the unfortunate price of progress. There were always going to be departures for better opportunities on Washington’s route to becoming a perennial powerhouse once again. Blough and Pritchard are just the start. If the same trend continues, others will also enter consideration.

    It’s a compliment to the Commanders if nothing else. They’ve won back respect around the NFL and are being taken seriously at long last. But until something gets confirmed one way or another, it’s a waiting game.

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    Jayden Daniels, the dynamic quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been on a tear in recent weeks, leading his team to several impressive victories. His surge to superstardom has not only captivated fans and analysts, but also brought a spotlight on the coaching staff of the Commanders.

    Head coach Ron Rivera and offensive coordinator Scott Turner have been instrumental in developing Daniels into a standout player in the league. Their innovative play-calling and strategic game plans have allowed Daniels to showcase his immense talent and lead the Commanders to success.

    As Daniels continues to dazzle on the field with his impressive passing and running abilities, the eyes of the football world are turning towards the Commanders coaches. Many are now wondering how Rivera and Turner have been able to unlock Daniels’ full potential and what their future holds as they continue to guide him on his path to superstardom.

    With each passing week, the Commanders coaches are proving themselves as masterminds behind Daniels’ rise to stardom, and their ability to nurture his talent and maximize his potential is becoming increasingly clear. As the Commanders continue to climb the ranks in the league standings, all eyes will be on Rivera and Turner as they lead their team to even greater success.

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  • Bears, Jaguars, Jets Request Interview With Commanders’ David Blough


    David Blough‘s quarterback career lasted through the 2023 season, and the veteran reserve opted to transition to coaching before his 30th birthday. He is already generating extensive interest about moving up the ladder.

    The Commanders hired Blough last year, and he spent the season as their assistant QBs coach. As teams observed the success Jayden Daniels enjoyed this season, Blough’s name is already in the mix for a move into a key role. Some of his former coaches are interested in bringing him aboard as QBs coach.

    The Bears, Jaguars and Jets have submitted requests to interview Blough, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets. Chicago is eyeing him for its pass-game coordinator job, while Jacksonville and New York want to speak with him about coming aboard as QBs coach. The Bears may no longer be interested, at least regarding the pass-game coordinator position, as ex-Jaguars OC Press Taylor took that job Wednesday night.

    Blough, 29, has an extensive history with Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn but did not overlap with Liam Coen. The new Jags HC has taken an extensive interest in Washington’s staff, with the Jags interviewing Commanders QBs coach Tavita Pritchard for their offensive coordinator role Wednesday. Pritchard landing that gig could make Blough a candidate to move up in Washington.

    Blough did not receive much playing time as a pro, but that did not stop fellow 29-year-old recent retiree Davis Webb, who has impressed as the Broncos’ QBs coach. Blough is best remembered for his time with the Lions, a tenure that began with a summer 2019 trade. The Lions obtained Blough from the Browns in August 2019 and installed him as a Matthew Stafford backup. As Stafford missed half that season with a back injury, Blough started five games. While he lost all five, his tenure in Detroit continued after the Lions replaced Matt Patricia with Dan Campbell.

    Johnson arrived in Detroit during the same offseason Blough did, beginning as an offensive assistant and eventually rising to the OC role. The Lions cut Blough after training camp in 2022, leading him to stints with the Vikings and then the Cardinals — with whom he made two more starts (two losses) to close out the ’22 campaign — but the Lions circled back to the Purdue alum once the Cards cut him in August 2023. Blough spent the ’23 season on the Lions’ practice squad, remaining there until the team’s NFC championship game loss to the 49ers.

    Johnson has already gone historically young with his OC post, hiring ex-Webb Denver colleague Declan Doyle, who is 28. Blough would make for an interesting addition. The Jets join the Jags in not yet hiring an OC. The Commanders will see their play-caller (Kliff Kingsbury) return for the 2025 season, but both Pritchard and Blough are drawing interest early.





    The NFL offseason is in full swing, and teams are already starting to make moves to improve their rosters for the upcoming season. One player who has caught the eye of several teams is Washington Commanders quarterback David Blough.

    According to reports, the Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New York Jets have all requested interviews with Blough as they explore potential quarterback options for the 2022 season. Blough, who has spent the last two seasons with the Commanders, has shown flashes of potential in limited playing time and could be an intriguing option for teams in need of a signal-caller.

    The Bears are looking to find a successor to veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, while the Jaguars are in need of competition for Trevor Lawrence. The Jets, on the other hand, are looking to solidify their quarterback situation after a disappointing season from Zach Wilson.

    It remains to be seen where Blough will ultimately end up, but it’s clear that he has generated interest from multiple teams. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Commanders Coaching Tracker: Blough and Pritchard get interviews for OC


    The latest update on the NFL’s coaching hiring cycle has moved down to the assistant level for the Washington Commanders. There’s only one head coaching job open(Saints), but there are offensive coordinator jobs available.

    David Blough just completed his first year as a coach after being a backup QB in the NFL for five seasons. He was Washington’s assistant QB coach this season, and is considered a fast-riser who could move up quickly. He has received interview requests from the Bears(pass game coordinator) and the Jets(QB coach). Both teams hired coordinators from the Lions(Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn respectively) as their head coaches, and Blough was on their practice squad in 2023.

    Tavita Pritchard has been the Commanders QB coach for two seasons, and he was one of only three coaches that Dan Quinn carried over from the Ron Rivera regime. He worked closely with Jayden Daniels(along with Blough) and has interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for their OC job. The Jaguars hired former Buccaneers OC Liam Coen to be their new head coach. If Pritchard gets that job, he would be working with QB Trevor Lawrence, and Blough would likely move into the QB coach position if he doesn’t get a promotion with another team.

    The NFL’s coaching cycle, along with the postseason, is almost over. There is only one head coaching job left, and two teams remain in play for the Lombardi trophy. The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, and will watch them play the Kansas City Chiefs in 12 days. The New Orleans Saints are the only team that is still looking for their next head coach. The Commandeers were in the same position last year before they hired Dan Quinn.

    Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. both received interest from teams, but only Whitt actually interviewed(Jets). This was Whitt’s first head coaching interview, and he will return as Washington’s DC next season. Kingsbury was expected to get significant interest after his return to the NFL was helped by having the best QB in the 2024 draft. Kingsbury held off on interviewing while Washington was still in the playoff hunt, but will reportedly not interview with the Saints.

    Assistant GM Lance Newmark also received interest at the executive level. He interviewed for the Las Vegas Raiders, and was considered a finalist for the New York Jets GM position, but he will return to Washington after those positions were filled.

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    The Commanders Coaching Tracker is heating up as two potential candidates for the offensive coordinator position have emerged. Quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese has been leading the search for a new OC and has reportedly interviewed former Lions quarterback David Blough and former Arizona Cardinals assistant Tom Pritchard.

    Blough, who spent the last three seasons with the Lions, is known for his strong football IQ and ability to develop young quarterbacks. Pritchard, on the other hand, has worked under offensive-minded coaches like Kliff Kingsbury and has a reputation for innovative play-calling.

    Both candidates bring unique strengths to the table and it will be interesting to see who ultimately lands the job. Stay tuned to the Commanders Coaching Tracker for the latest updates on this developing story.

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  • Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough drawing interest from Jets, Jags, Bears


    David Blough made the jump from player to coach in 2024 and he may be taking a leap up the ladder in his new field in 2025.

    Blough, who spent time with four teams as a player from 2019-2023, worked as the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks this season. Jayden Daniels’s stellar rookie season has helped put him into the mix for jobs with several other teams.

    Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the Jets and Jaguars have requested interviews with Blough for their offensive coordinator positions. The Bears have also requested permission to speak with Blough about becoming their pass game coordinator.

    Any of those moves would make for a rapid rise for a coach in his second year and Blough will remain a coach to watch for future moves if he winds up staying in Washington for a second season.





    According to multiple reports, Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough is drawing interest from the Jets, Jaguars, and Bears for a potential coaching position.

    Blough, who has been with the Commanders since 2020, has built a strong reputation as a skilled quarterback coach and has been instrumental in the development of Washington’s signal-callers.

    The Jets, Jaguars, and Bears are all in need of coaching help at the quarterback position, and Blough’s experience and expertise could be a valuable addition to any of these teams.

    It remains to be seen if Blough will ultimately make the move to one of these teams, but his potential departure would certainly be a loss for the Commanders. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Matthew McConaughey touts Redskins fandom as Commanders prep for NFC title game


    Actor Matthew McConaughey showed off his lifelong Washington Redskins fandom on Sunday as the team, now known as the Commanders, got set to play in the NFC Championship.

    McConaughey posted a photo of a tiny letterman jacket with the Redskins logo on the left side.

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    Matthew McConaughey attends the game between the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Sept. 12, 2016. (Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)

    “Hailing since 1974,” he captioned the post on X.

    While it appeared to surprise fans of the “Interstellar” star that he would be a fan of Washington, McConaughey talked about his support for the NFL team in 2014. 

    He told GQ magazine he became a fan because of old Western movies. He said he “rooted for the Indians” and that because he liked hamburgers, he liked the Redskins because of their linebacker Chris Hanburger.

    At the time, he also expressed support for keeping the Redskins nickname. Then-team owner Daniel Snyder had vowed not to change the name but did in 2020 amid a summer of racial tension in the U.S.

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    Matthew McConaughey smiles before the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEx Field on Sept. 12, 2016. (Brad Mills-USA Today Sports)

    “What interests me is how quickly it got pushed into the social consciousness,” he told the magazine at the time. “We were all fine with it since the 1930s, and all of a sudden we go, ‘No, gotta change it?’ It seems like when the first levee breaks, everybody gets on board. I know a lot of Native Americans don’t have a problem with it, but they’re not going to say, ‘No, we really want the name.’ That’s not how they’re going to use their pulpit. 

    “It’s like my feeling about gun control: ‘I get it. You have the right to have guns. But look, let’s forget that right. Let’s forget the pleasure you get safely on your range, because it’s in the wrong hands in other places.’”

    The Redskins name is still a hot-button issue for fans of the franchise. It appeared the old logo will be honored in some way as the franchise looks to build a new stadium on the old RFK site.

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    Now as the Commanders, McConaughey still supports the team and will be watching closely as Washington looks to make the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1991 season.

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    Matthew McConaughey proudly proclaims his allegiance to the Washington Redskins as the team gears up for the NFC title game under their new name, the Commanders. The Oscar-winning actor has been a longtime fan of the franchise and is excited to see them compete on the big stage. With his signature southern drawl and infectious enthusiasm, McConaughey is sure to bring some star power to the Commanders’ fan base as they chase after a championship. Stay tuned for more updates as the Commanders make their playoff push! #Commanders #WashingtonFootball #NFCChampionship

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  • Eagles News: Saquon Barkley primed to feast on the Commanders’ defense


    Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links …

    Numbers to know ahead of Commanders-Eagles NFC Championship Game – ESPN
    137.5 — Throughout his career, Saquon Barkley has feasted against the Commanders’ defense. The Eagles running back averages 137.5 scrimmage yards when playing against Washington. The only player to average more scrimmage yards against a single opponent in NFL history — including the playoffs in 10 or more games — is former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown (147.9).

    NFL Conference Championship Games Betting Notebook – PFF
    Barkley is averaging the most yards before contact per run of any running back in the NFL (2.5), and the Commanders are the only defense in the NFL allowing more than 2 yards before contact per designed rush (2.1). Barkley’s line continues to sit at a ridiculous number, but it’s warranted. This is a great matchup, and Philadelphia will likely continue to lean on a run game that’s been significantly more productive than its passing game. I won’t be betting Barkley’s over or under straight up, but I am interested in pairing the over with the Commanders’ moneyline for inverse correlation in single-game parlays. We saw last week that a home-run hitter like Barkley (Jahmyr Gibbs) can rip off explosives in a losing effort. Plus, the Eagles are unlikely to get into a situation where they’ll turn away from the run.

    Eagles-Commanders playoff preview: 11 things to watch in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game – BGN
    3 – Can the Commanders stop Saquon Barkley? No. Saquon is unstoppable. The Commanders will try their hardest. But their run defense isn’t good: Only six teams allowed more yards per rush attempt this season. Only three teams allowed more rushing yards to running backs this season. The Commanders rank 27th in run defense EPA, 24th in run defense success rate, and 26th in run defense DVOA. And it could be even worse with starting defensive tackle Daron Payne ruled out of Sunday’s game.

    Saquon Barkley eyes two long-standing NFL playoff records against the Commanders – Inquirer
    Barkley needs 148 rushing yards to break the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season, set by Hall of Fame Terrell in 1998. That season Davis ran for a total of 2,476 yards counting the regular season, two playoff games and Super Bowl XXXIII (the Denver Broncos had a first-round bye). In two games against the Commanders poorly ranked run defense this season, Barkley rushed for a combined 296 yards, which averages out to 148 yards per game.

    3 expert player prop bets to make for Commanders vs. Eagles in the NFC Championship game – NJ.com
    Saquon Barkley 2+ TDs. Odds: +255 at DraftKings Sportsbook The odds for Barkley as an anytime TD scorer are -225, so being aggressive and betting on more than one TD will provide a better return. The superstar running back can certainly deliver on this wager against the Washington defense. The Commanders allowed three rushing TDs to Detroit last week after allowing 16 during the regular season, which was tied for second-most in the NFL. Barkley rushed for two TDs in both matchups against Washington this season. He also rushed for two TDs last week against the Rams. As we have seen often this season, Barkley is capable of scoring from anywhere on the field, and with Jalen Hurts working through a knee injury, the Eagles may be slightly less inclined to use him as a rushing TD alternative.

    NFC Championship game – Commanders at Eagles precap – Hogs Haven
    The Eagles are likely to lean into their dominant offensive line and the legs of Saquon Barkley when they take the field against Washington’s porous run defense. The Commanders, in two games against the Eagles in the regular season, did a good job at limiting Barkley for about 5 or 6 of the 8 total quarters played, but Saquon scored on runs of 23 yards and 39 yards in the final 5 minutes of the game in Philly, and he rushed for 122 yards and 2 TDs in the first half of the loss to the Commanders in Washington last month. It will be important for the Commanders defense to limit the damage inflicted by Saquon for a full 60 minutes. Injuries will increase the difficulty level for Washington today. Specifically, with DT Daron Payne out with knee and finger injuries, the team’s run defense is weakened. On first-and-10 runs this year with Payne on the field, the Commanders had a 64.4% success rate on defense, which was about average. Over 97 first-and-10 carries without Payne, that dropped to 51.6%, which was last in the league. On the other side of the ball, Washington lost RG Sam Cosmi to an ACL injury suffered against the Lions last week. This will create an incredible handicap in controlling Philly’s defensive game-wrecker, DT Jalen Carter, who may be the biggest defensive challenge that Philly will throw at Jayden Daniels & Co.

    X-Factors on offense for the AFC and NFC Championships – SB Nation
    The Eagles keep winning primarily because Saquon Barkley is Thanos, and because Vic Fangio’s defense is one of the NFL’s best. That’s great and all, but anybody who doesn’t see the issues with Philly’s passing game is looking at the thing through green-colored glasses. This season, Jalen Hurts has completed 276 of 402 passes for 3,162 yards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a passer rating of 103.5, which is a career high. Add in Hurts’ 163 carries for 736 yards and 15 touchdowns, and it would seem that all is well. But the tape tells a different story. Hurts has had issues reading route progressions downfield this season, which has always been an issue, but things seem to have decelerated in that regard. Hurts is being used as more of a “game manager” in a pejorative sense. He’s thrown for less than 200 yards in eight full games this season, and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is asked week after week what’s wrong with the non-Saquon parts of the thing.

    Eagles mailbag: What is Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ history in cold weather games? – PhillyVoice
    Question from @saxncymbals (via Bluesky): How worried should we be about Zach Ertz ripping the Eagles’ hearts out? Ertz has rejuvenated his career in Washington and has played well this season. I could absolutely see him having an impact, particularly in the red zone. That said, while Ertz certainly has his fans in Philly, and rightfully so given his caeer here and his Super Bowl performance, I think he kinda ruined his chances of being a Philly legend for life. He could’ve been revered like Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, Lane Johnson, and Brandon Graham, but he forced his way out and is now playing against the Eagles in an NFC Championship Game. He will never be on the level of those other four guys in this city.

    Game Preview – Playoffs – WAS at PHI – Iggles Blitz
    I expect the Eagles to be better prepared this time. They have seen WAS at their best. They know what that offense is capable of. CJGJ won’t get ejected. He’s toned down his talking and emotions since that incident. He’s still making plays so it hasn’t hurt his game. WAS had success with getting the ball to Austin Ekeler in the first game. He was 8-89 as a receiver and proved to be a tough matchup for the LBs. WAS has been using empty sets effectively in recent weeks. They will give the Eagles different groupings and looks to stress the defense. WAS runs far and away the most no-huddle in the league. That can stress a defense. It can also tire the pass rush. Jalen Carter is playing more than 90 percent of the snaps. You wonder if Carter will wear down. Will he be as effective late in the game? The Eagles pass rush must win their share of battles.

    A look at Eagles postseason records that could fall vs. Commanders – NBCSP
    7. Nolan Smith closing in on multiple records. Nolan Smith has 3.0 sacks this postseason, only half a sack fewer than Haason Reddick’s Eagles single-season record of 3 ½, set during the 2022 Super Bowl run. Derrick Burgess also had 3.0 in 2004. Smith had half a sack in Tampa last year and his 3 ½ sacks are two fewer than Brandon Graham for the Eagles career record of 5 ½. Burgess, Hugh Douglas and Reggie White had 4.0. So one sack on Sunday moves Smith into second place. A sack Sunday would also make Smith the first Eagle ever with a sack in three consecutive postseason games. Several Eagles have had a sack in two straight: Snith, Reddick, Burgess, Jevon Kearse, Douglas and White. Smith’s 3 ½ sacks are 7th-most by a player before his 24th birthday and one more jumps him up into a tie for 3rd-most, behind George Karlaftis III (7.0) and J.J. Watt (5.0).

    Game Preview: Commanders vs. Eagles – PE.com
    1. Giveaways, takeaways, turnover margin. You are probably tired of hearing this, but it matters: The teams that have won the turnover margin in the NFL playoffs this postseason are 7-0. Philadelphia has taken the football away six times in the wins over Green Bay and Los Angeles, with zero giveaways. That’s huge. The Eagles are 22-1 in their last 23 games when they’ve won the turnover battle, with the loss to Washington in Week 16 the exception. Washington has also not turned the football over and in the win over Detroit last week, the Commanders had 5 takeaways to fuel the upset victory. Washington had a plus-1 in turnover margin in the Wild Card victory at Tampa Bay. So, yeah, a reminder: This statistic matters maybe more than any in the game.

    Daniel Jeremiah 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Titans boost defense with first pick; Giants, Raiders select QBs – NFL.com
    31) EAGLES. DT T.J. Sanders. There has not been a lot of buzz for Sanders, but I thought his tape was outstanding. He’s really twitchy and would fit right in with the bevy of talented defensive linemen in Philly.

    Weather won’t be an issue for the conference championship games – PFT
    Last Sunday, snow was an issue for both of the divisional round playoff games. This Sunday, the weather for the conference championship games will be as good as it could be for an open-air contest in January. In the early game in Philadelphia, the current forecast has the kickoff temperature in the mid-30s, with no precipitation. The wind will be in the range of 5-10 mph, with gusts into the low 20s for Commanders-Eagles.

    A closer look at why an all-NFC East championship game is the peak of Cowboys embarrassing fallout – Blogging The Boys
    When the Eagles and Commanders square off for the third time this season, looking to determine a series winner after both teams defended home field in the regular season, it will be a matchup of former Cowboys coaches in Eagles OC Kellen Moore and Commanders HC Dan Quinn as well. While Dallas’ circus of a coaching search ended with internal candidate Brian Schottenheimer being hired, two of their former assistants have found the grass much greener on the other side. As if the Cowboys going 7-10 and missing the playoffs entirely after winning the division a year ago didn’t offer enough potential for their front office to finally learn some hard lessons, the cherry on top has to be the two teams finishing ahead of them still vying for the Lombardi trophy.

    Survey results – Giants fans are rooting for Washington – Big Blue View
    It shouldn’t be much of a surprise that almost three quarters of Giants fans rooting for the Commanders. Of course, that doesn’t mean that they’re happy about it. If we’re being honest, just about the only way this could be a more distasteful turn of events is if it was between the Eagles and the Cowboys. And that’s probably the reason behind the poll results: The Commanders are the lesser of two evils in the eyes of most Giants fans. There are Giants fans who genuinely enjoy watching Jayden Daniels play — though they’d much rather see him plying his trade in Blue. But there just isn’t as much animosity among Giants fans for Washington as there is for Dallas and Philly. After all, Washington has long been the only team that the Giants could reliably beat. Many of the negative feelings toward Washington likely went out the door with Dan Snyder, and many Giants fans have expressed sympathy for Washington fans saddled with an incompetent franchise.

    A Giants Fan’s Begrudging Guide to the NFC Championship Game – The Ringer
    Most Agonizing Player to Contemplate: The image of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hurdling backward over some bewildered Jaguars in November has been burned permanently into my brain. It’s filed somewhere between Odell Beckham Jr.’s one-handed catch and Carlos Beltran striking out looking—each one a tiny glimpse into the sports world that might have been if some things had only gone a little differently. “I’m gonna have a tough time sleeping if Saquon goes to Philadelphia,” Giants owner John Mara infamously said about then-pending free agent Barkley in last offseason’s Hard Knocks—which turned out to be a quietly disastrous look into New York’s front office. Me, I’ve had the opposite problem. The coolest player drafted by the New York Giants in ages just ran for over 2,000 yards while wearing Eagles paraphernalia—and then filmed a commercial for a sleep aid, trolling Mara!—and try as I might, I just can’t seem to wake up from this nightmare. In a vacuum, letting Saquon—a dynamic running back with an injury history—walk wasn’t in and of itself a bad decision. Except that the decision didn’t take place in a vacuum: It was part of a domino cascade of other, lesser choices, many of which related to the organization’s yearslong mishandling of quarterback Daniel Jones. And all of which brings me to Barkley’s competition in this category, the Commanders’ rookie passer, Jayden Daniels.

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    In a highly anticipated matchup this weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Washington Commanders. One player who is poised to have a big game is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

    Barkley, who has been dealing with injuries throughout the season, appears to be fully healthy and ready to showcase his talent against the struggling Commanders defense. With his explosive speed and agility, Barkley has the ability to break off big runs and make defenders miss in the open field.

    The Commanders defense has had its fair share of struggles this season, particularly against the run. They have allowed an average of over 120 rushing yards per game, which bodes well for Barkley and the Eagles’ rushing attack.

    With the Eagles fighting for a playoff spot, expect Barkley to be heavily involved in the game plan and to have a significant impact on the outcome. If he can get going early and often, the Eagles offense could have a field day against the Commanders defense.

    Keep an eye on Saquon Barkley this weekend as he looks to feast on the Commanders defense and help lead the Eagles to a crucial victory.

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  • How to watch Eagles vs. Commanders, Chiefs vs. Bills in NFC, AFC title games of NFL playoffs


    We’re officially down to four teams. After an exhilarating divisional round of the NFL postseason last weekend, the NFC and AFC Championship games are set.

    In the first matchup, division rivals go head-to-head as NFC East champion Philadelphia takes on Washington. The Eagles are led by the league’s best defense, holding opponents to just 17.6 points per game. Will that dominance continue against Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, arguably the best rookie in NFL history?

    The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills in a game featuring two elite quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. Mahomes owns a 3-0 postseason record against his counterpart. Could this be the year Allen breaks through and takes Buffalo to the Big Game for the first time since 1994?

    All of that will be answered Sunday in the NFC and AFC Championships.

    Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

    Date: Sunday, Jan. 26

    Time: 3 p.m. ET

    How to watch: FOX



    Are you ready for an action-packed weekend of NFL playoff football? The NFC and AFC title games are here, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the action as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Washington Commanders and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Buffalo Bills.

    Here’s how you can watch these highly anticipated matchups:

    Eagles vs. Commanders:
    Date: Sunday, January 23
    Time: 3:00 PM ET
    Channel: FOX
    Streaming: You can stream the game live on the FOX Sports app or on fuboTV.

    Chiefs vs. Bills:
    Date: Sunday, January 23
    Time: 6:30 PM ET
    Channel: CBS
    Streaming: You can stream the game live on the CBS Sports app or on Paramount+.

    Whether you’re cheering for the underdog Eagles or rooting for a powerhouse like the Chiefs, these games are sure to be thrilling battles that will determine who advances to the Super Bowl. So grab your snacks, settle in on the couch, and get ready for some intense playoff football!

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  • Commanders vs. Eagles live updates, analysis: Highlights from NFC title game


    The Commanders will have their work cut out for them as they try to contain Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, who’s coming off a standout divisional-round performance. 

    On the other side, the Eagles should be worried about 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year front-runner Daniels, who led Washington to a regular-season victory over Philly with a stellar five-touchdown showing.

    Here are the highlights, with live analysis from FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano.

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    Preview: First all-NFC East lineup in 37 years is sure to deliver fireworks

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    In a highly anticipated matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles, both teams are vying for a spot in the NFC Championship game. Follow along for live updates, analysis, and highlights from this crucial game.

    1st Quarter:
    – The Eagles strike first with a touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith. Eagles lead 7-0.
    – The Commanders respond with a field goal to cut the Eagles’ lead to 7-3.

    2nd Quarter:
    – The Commanders take the lead with a touchdown run by Antonio Gibson. Commanders lead 10-7.
    – The Eagles tie the game with a field goal. Score is now 10-10.
    – Washington takes the lead again with another field goal. Commanders lead 13-10 at halftime.

    3rd Quarter:
    – The Eagles come out strong in the third quarter, scoring a touchdown to take the lead 17-13.
    – Washington answers back with a touchdown of their own. Commanders lead 20-17.

    4th Quarter:
    – The Eagles tie the game with a field goal. Score is now 20-20.
    – Washington takes the lead with another touchdown. Commanders lead 27-20.
    – The Eagles tie the game once again with a touchdown. Score is now 27-27 with just minutes left in the game.

    Overtime:
    – Both teams exchange field goals in overtime, tying the score at 30-30.
    – The Commanders win the game with a game-winning touchdown in overtime, defeating the Eagles 36-30.

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    Commanders vs Eagles odds and preview at DraftKings Sportsbook

    The two teams split the first two games they’ve played this season, and a trip to the Super Bowl is on the line. It’s important to note that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts got injured in the second game and didn’t finish. Obviously, Hurts being available changes a lot about this contest today.

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    The key to this game is the line of scrimmage. The team that wins this battle in the trenches will have the upper hand. The other factor, as we saw in the Commanders’ upset of the Detroit Lions, is turnovers. The team that holds onto the ball will gain an even better advantage.

    The other fascinating aspect of today’s game is the quarterbacks. What else is there to say about rookie Jayden Daniels? If he leads Washington to another road upset, he’ll be the first rookie QB to lead his team to a Super Bowl. On the other side is Hurts, who has been to the Super Bowl before and obviously wants to get back. The quarterback who makes the most plays will put their team in the best situation to advance to New Orleans.

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  • Jason Kelce says Eagles are ‘better at every position’ than Commanders


    Dec 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after win against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

    Dec 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) walks off the field after win against the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

    Former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center thinks his former team is “better at every position” than the Washington Commanders ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship.

    Kelce joined the 94 WIP Morning Show on Wednesday to preview the NFC championship.

    “I have not expected this Commanders team to be at this point all season long,” Kelce said.

    “I think they have a tremendous quarterback who’s played really well as a rookie. And their coaches have done a phenomenal job. I think as players, they are…they have good players. I wouldn’t say, like, I’ll be very candid, I think the Eagles are better at every position. Like, I don’t know that there is one position, if you put the two rosters, the depth charts next to each other, that I would take the Washington player over the Eagle player. And that is a very honest assessment. I think that the Eagles are loaded, and Washington, to their credit, they play extremely well as a team. Dan Quinn is a fantastic coach. They scheme things well, they’ve always….Dan has always schemed us well, even in Dallas. I didn’t think that Dallas was particularly that good on defense last year and they played us really tough in Dallas. So, they’re well coached, they play as a unit, they make minimal mistakes.”

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    Kelce is an analyst, an excellent analyst. He’s also a former Eagle. Kelce just retired after the 2023 season, spending his entire 13-year career in Philaedelphia, where he was a six-time All Pro.

    As far as his analysis, he’s largely correct. The Eagles are ahead of the Commanders when it comes to their rosters. Ron Rivera did a number on Washington’s roster, but Adam Peters made massive strides in his first season as the Commanders’ general manager.

    Where Kelce lost us was with the quarterback position. No one is taking Jalen Hurts over Jayden Daniels. No one. If you polled 32 general managers and had them pick one to build around, who do you think they are picking?

    Washington’s linebackers are also better and things are much closer at other positions than some would like to admit. However, Philadelphia’s advantage is on its offensive and defensive lines. The Eagles have the clear advantages here.

    After his comments, Kelce took to X to offer the following statement, praising Daniels and Washington.

    So, was Kelce backtracking?

    There was nothing wrong with what he said, it is his opinion. But you can bet Washington players have already heard about it.

    The Commanders and Eagles play at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday in the NFC championship game.

    This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Jason Kelce says Eagles are ‘better at every position’ than Commanders



    Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce made a bold statement in a recent interview, declaring that his team is superior to the Washington Commanders at every position on the field. Kelce, known for his fiery passion and competitive spirit, didn’t hold back in expressing his confidence in the Eagles’ roster.

    In the interview, Kelce emphasized the depth and talent on the Eagles’ roster, pointing to standout players at each position group. From the dynamic duo of Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith in the passing game to the stout defensive line led by Fletcher Cox and Josh Sweat, Kelce believes the Eagles have the edge over their division rival.

    Kelce’s declaration is sure to ruffle some feathers in Washington, as the Commanders have made significant upgrades to their roster this offseason, including the addition of veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and standout wide receiver Curtis Samuel.

    Only time will tell if Kelce’s bold claim holds true on the field, but one thing is for certain: the Eagles-Commanders matchups this season are sure to be heated and highly competitive. Fans on both sides will be eagerly anticipating the showdowns between these NFC East rivals.

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