Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles have earned a spot in Super Bowl LIX after defeating Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game. Daniels and the Commanders were the Cinderella story of this postseason.

Saquon Barkley has been a revelation in his debut season with the Philadelphia Eagles, with his leadership qualities shining through both on and off the field.

As Mock’s model suggests, there’s a razor-thin margin between these two MVP candidates, and while the model believes Allen to have been the superior player in 2024, Jackson was named a first-team All-Pro, which all but ensures Jackson will win his third MVP.

While the loaded Eagles expectedly lead the way with 12 top NFC playoff performers, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the surprising Commanders showed off their talent across the board as well. Here is our 2025 All-NFC playoff team: Daniels helped power the Washington Commanders from having the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to their first NFC Championship game appearance since 1991.

The Giants went 0-6 in the NFC East this season, and Schoen and Brian Daboll are 4-14-1 in division since they took over: 0-6 against the Dallas Cowboys, 1-6 against the Eagles and 3-2-1 against Washington, including 0-2 against Daniels.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, head coach Dan Quinn, and more talked about facing the Eagles for the third time on Sunday in the NFC championship game.

It's the Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. Our expert picks on which team will advance to the Super Bowl

After the NFC Championship Game between the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown had some strong things to say. As much as you might think they'd be negative given the energy entering, during, and even after the Commanders ' season-ending loss, they were actually pretty solid.

Jayden Daniels reacts to Washington Commanders' NFC Championship Game loss to Philadelphia Eagles with NSFW words

The Washington Commanders are in the middle of a divisional battle, though their matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles also happens to be in the NFC title gam

The AFC Championship may feature the NFL's chief quarterback rivalry, pitting Patrick Mahomes against Josh Allen for the fourth time in their respective postseason careers. The NFC title game is no slouch when it comes to star power under center,

Kudos to Jayden Daniels. He’s had as good a rookie season as any quarterback, ever. But this game isn’t going to be decided by the QBs.