The Philadelphia Eagles look to solidify their third Super Bowl berth as 6-point favorites against the Washington Commanders in Sunday’s NFC championship game. Despite a thrilling 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions, the Commanders enter with a strong head-to-head record against the Eagles, having split their previous matchups. The Birds have won their last road meeting but will face a challenging Commanders squad looking to end an 10-game Eagles winning streak.
Experts predict the Eagles are favored to prevail, with inquirer beat writers and local media giving them strong backing. National media outlets also align, with four out of five panelists favoring the Eagles while five out of eight experts on the Bleacher Report do the same. However, local Philly media sees nine out of 13 panelists backing the Birds as they host the Commanders in a high-stakes showdown.
Will the Eagles continue their push for the Lombardi trophy or will the Commanders pull off an upset? Sunday’s game promises to be a thrilling clash with both teams prepared for a spirited battle on the field.
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