Washington ultimately couldn’t overcome the lack of defensive personnel that haunted the franchise after last year’s sell-off, The Commanders weak run defense ran into the worst possible opponent. The Philadelphia Eagles ran for 229 yards and seven touchdowns en route to a 55-23 win to claim their second NFC title in three years.

The Commanders' had minimized errors throughout the playoffs, but that ended Sunday, when Washington had to pay for its self-inflicted mistakes.

Last weekend, Sainristil intercepted Lions quarterback Jared Goff, then receiver Jameson Williams to play his part in Washington reaching the conference championship for the first time in 33 years. At 5-foot-10 and 182 pounds, he's a difference-maker well above his size.

Jayden Daniels did all he could, but mistakes (and Philadelphia points) kept piling up as Washington’s 55-23 loss sent the Eagles to the Super Bowl.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans got his 11th straight 1,000-yard season — and now he’s a Pro Bowler for the sixth time.

(AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, right, catches a touchdown pass against Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday ...

The two-time Division 1 state champion and All-Time Globe All-Scholastic leads all NFL rookies this season with 14 pass breakups and is second with 90 tackles.

We’re previewing the Washington Commanders ahead of the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is making the Pro Bowl games after all. Mayfield was largely considered a snub when the NFC's three quarterbacks

The Buccaneers' recognized for successful campaign with the Pro Bowl addition of Baker Mayfield, replacing Jayden Daniels.

Mayfield, previously named a first alternate, joins Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) and Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) as the NFC quarterbacks. Mike Evans from the Bucs was recently added to the roster after CeeDee Lamb's injury, while teammates Vita Vea and Tristan Wirfs already selected.