Washington ultimately couldn’t overcome the lack of defensive personnel that haunted the franchise after last year’s sell-off, The Commanders weak run defense ran into the worst possible opponent. The Philadelphia Eagles ran for 229 yards and seven touchdowns en route to a 55-23 win to claim their second NFC title in three years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans was named a Pro Bowl replacement for Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb on the NFC roster.

Marshon Lattimore racked up a few penalties in Week 16 against Philladelphia, and he was back at it in the NFC championship game.

Jayden Daniels did all he could, but mistakes (and Philadelphia points) kept piling up as Washington’s 55-23 loss sent the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders are going at it in an NFC Championship Game rubber match in Philly, and tempers are predictably flaring. The two division rivals are battling it out for a spot in the Super Bowl, so it makes sense that tensions would be high between the two teams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans got his 11th straight 1,000-yard season — and now he’s a Pro Bowler for the sixth time.

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Mike Mulholland

The two-time Division 1 state champion and All-Time Globe All-Scholastic leads all NFL rookies this season with 14 pass breakups and is second with 90 tackles.