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Washington Commanders safeties Jeremy Chinn (11) and Quan Martin (20) fail to bring down Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) on a play that results in a 60-yard touchdown run at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) holds up the George Halas Trophy after defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Lincoln, a 27-year-old bald eagle who has been a team mascot for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2018, rests on the gloved hand of his handler from the American Eagle Foundation at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders receiver Luke McCaffrey (12) fumbles the opening kickoff against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) exits the field after losing 55-23 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes for his third touchdown of the game against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) fires a pass downfield with multiple Philadelphia Eagles defenders in his face during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a pass to receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) to successfully convert a two-point attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 10-yard touchdown run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries the ball for a 10-yard touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders center Tyler Biadasz (63) appears to recover a fumble by running back Austin Ekeler (30), but the officials rule the ball was recovered by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun (53) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) prepares to stiff arm a defender during a catch and run against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rolls out of the pocket while looking for an open receiver against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times) ** FILE **

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rushes for a 9-yard touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin (17) jogs onto the field during player introductions prior to facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) tries to create separation from Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (1) during a third quarter reception at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin (17) does his trademark celebration after a 36-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates a 4-yard touchdown pass to wideout A.J. Brown (11) just before halftime to take a 27-12 lead over the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) holds Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) to buy Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) time to escape the pass rush during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) in the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 26, 2025. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)