Washington Commanders Face Injury Setbacks Ahead of NFC Championship Game

The Washington Commanders are set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field, aiming to secure a spot in the Super Bowl. However, they will be without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne, who has been downgraded to out due to knee and finger injuries, complicating their efforts to contain the Eagles' strong rushing offense led by Saquon Barkley. The Commanders will also miss guard Sam Cosmi, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Despite these setbacks, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Commanders are riding the momentum of impressive playoff victories and are determined to perform well in a challenging environment. The Eagles, currently at full strength, are viewed as the stronger team, yet the Commanders have previously split their matchups this season. Both teams recognize the stakes, as the winner will advance to the Super Bowl.