The upstart Washington Commanders are hoping to reach the Super Bowl in one of the more surprising runs in recent memory, but the Philadelphia Eagles stand in their way ahead of the NFC Championship Game.

The Washington Commanders downgraded starting defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the host Philadelphia Eagles. Payne, 27, missed practice

The Philadelphia Eagles listed 10 players on their initial injury report ahead of their NFC Championship Game matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Commanders listed 14 players on their initial injury report (not including rest-only players). Here are the Eagles' and Commanders' inactives, with analysis...

PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles have again elevated fullback Khari Blasingame and linebacker Nick Morrow for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Washington Com

Rookie second-round pick Jer'Zhan Newton will likely fill in as the Commanders' second starter at defensive tackle alongside Jonathan Allen while Sheldon Day and Carl Davis serve in rotational roles due to Payne's injury.

Philadelphia knows getting a leg up on their opponents defensive line can make or break their chances on Sunday.

Somewhere on a yacht, Dan Snyder is fuming. That alone should provide fans with plenty of reasons to watch Sunday's Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles

Washington faces an uphill battle without Daron Payne, while the Bills struggle with injuries ahead of key matchups.

The Washington Commanders will not have their three-tackle defensive front to stop Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

On the other side, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles boast one of the league’s most balanced attacks. Their powerful run game, featuring Hurts and Barkley, will test the Washington defensive front. As kickoff approaches, fans can expect a hard-fought battle.

The Washington Commanders shocked everyone on Saturday by downgrading defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out. Payne broke a finger two weeks ago and was also dealing with a knee injury he suffered last week.