Which Team Will Reign in the NFC Championship? Experts Weigh In

The NFC Championship is finally here, with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Washington Commanders. It's a rematch that could send the Eagles back to the Super Bowl or crown the Commanders as this season's underdogs. So, who's the favorite? Experts from CBS Sports shared their predictions. Some believe the Commanders will slow down star running back Saquon Barkley, while rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to impress. They think the Commanders could win, making Daniels the first rookie to lead his team to the Super Bowl.

Others predict the Eagles will win, thanks to their experience in high-pressure games and the advantage of playing at home. They think the Eagles' defense and Barkley will be too much for the Commanders to handle. One expert is torn, admitting that while the Commanders are a great story, the Eagles are the better team and have home-field advantage. In the end, more experts favor the Eagles, with seven votes compared to the Commanders' four. The sports betting site SportsLine also favors the Eagles, listing them as six-point favorites.

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