The Washington Commanders understand that containing Saquon Barkley is of the utmost importance if they wanted to upset the rival Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. They failed to do so on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage en route to an ugly 55-23 loss.

The Washington Commanders' start to the NFC title game against the Philadelphia Eagles hasn't exactly been all that remarkable. Instead, the Eagles have a 14-3 lead over Washington while playing on their home field.