The mind of Eagles DC Fangio is where the defensive magic lives - ESPN Push Fangio has. He successfully lobbied coach Nick Sirianni to increase the number and length of practices. The sessions were described by one defensive player as “a lot more excruciating” compared to seasons past.
It was Ertz's eighth touchdown catch of the season. Daniels' first TD came with 6:23 left in the second quarter when he connected with receiver Terry McLaurin on a screen pass to the left. McLaurin then split two defenders at the line of scrimmage and ...
Daniels overcame several turnovers in that Week 16 matchup, throwing five touchdowns and bringing the Commanders back from a 14-point deficit with only six seconds remaining in the game. The Commanders’ offense has been soaring since that game. After seeing Daniels twice, how will Fangio choose to defend against Washington’s attack?
Andy Reid was ready for the Bills' man coverage and Steve Spagnuolo foiled Josh Allen. In the NFC, Kliff Kingsbury's game plan backfired.
Also, Eagles DC Vic Fangio used a timely counter, the Bills sold out on Derrick Henry and the Lions' mistakes compounded D's injury issues.
The Commanders' had minimized errors throughout the playoffs, but that ended Sunday, when Washington had to pay for its self-inflicted mistakes.
One player isn’t sufficient to fuel a team’s playoff berth and deep postseason run. But one player is also necessary to chase such goals: a strong quarterback. And the Commanders have him.
A week after knocking off the heavily favored Lions, Daniels is again ready to "let my play do my talking” in Sunday's NFC championship.
No-Huddle Show co-hosts Chris Franklin, Bob Brookover, and Cayden Steele preview Sunday afternoon's NFC Championship Game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders.
In a mere matter of days before the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, The Athletic has intercepted communication between two of its beat reporters, Brooks Kubena and Ben Standig, in which they enlisted one another as quasi-analysts to gain insight into the other’s team.
Why Jayden Daniels has a case. Outside of Terry McLaurin, the Commanders weren’t expected to have even above-average
This was a good, not great, defensive performance. The Eagles had a few issues but they played well overall and forced some crucial turnovers in key situations against the Washington Commanders. You can check out my podcast feed here if you want to hear more from me.