The Washington Commanders have had a historic season so far which has already far exceeded most pre-season expectations!
Not only did the Commanders finish the season with a 12-5 record, the first time reaching 12 wins in a season since 1991, but after securing the #6 seed in the NFC they have battled their way through the post-season:
- Defeating the #3 seed Buccaneers in Tampa Bay during the Wild Card Round 23-20.
- Shocking the #1 seed Lions in Detroit during the Divisional Round 45-31.
The Commanders’ next game will be against the #2 seed Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday in a conference championship match-up to determine which team heads to Super Bowl 59!
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles the most expensive NFC Championship ever
This year’s NFC Championship has set a new record as the most expensive NFC Championship in NFL history with tickets costing an average price of around $1,263 per seat!
The price, which is roughly a 30% increase in price from last year’s NFC Championship match-up between the 49ers & Lions, which had an average price of $966.
To put things into perspective, the cheapest ticket available, just to get in the door for this game, is a staggering $600!
For reference, the base price for entry to the AFC Championship game which is also taking place this weekend (Kansas City vs Buffalo) is only $284.
Commies vs Eagles match-up preview
If you haven’t been watching this season closely, the game this weekend (the NFC Championship) will decide which team represents the NFC in the Super Bowl, where they will play against the winner of the AFC Championship.
The game is being played in Philadelphia at the Eagles’ home stadium on Sunday, January 26th, at 3 pm.
Here are a few bullet points that you should be aware of with some info about each team:
Commanders –
- Commanders’ Jayden Daniels is just the sixth-ever rookie quarterback to play in a conference championship – no NFL rookie quarterback has ever started in a Super Bowl.
- The Commanders are considered underdogs – according to several sports betting books, the Eagles are expected to win by at least 6 points.
Eagles –
- The Eagles are widely regarded as having one of the most talented rosters in the NFL and are currently considered the favorite to win Super Bowl 59.
- Philly’s running back Saquon Barkley had a historic regular season amassing 2,005 yards during his first year as an Eagle.
- He broke the franchise single-season rushing record (1,607 by LeSean McCoy in 2013).
- 9th player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a season.
- Broke the Eagles’ single-game playoff rushing record with 205 rushing yards last week against the Los Angeles Rams.
Where to watch the Commanders game in Washington, D.C.
If you are one of the many of us who aren’t heading to Philly to watch the game in person, there are plenty of great venues around the District to tune into the game live!
Here are a few official watch party destinations around the DMV where you can get your hands on exclusive giveaways courtesy of our Commies:
- Franklin Hall – 1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
- Union Pub – 201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
- The Blaguard – 2003 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
- Public Bar Live – 1214 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
- Duffy’s Irish Pub – 1901 C St SE, Washington, D.C.
- Crystal City Sports Pub – 529 23rd St S, Arlington, VA
- Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – 10440 O’Donnell Pl, Waldorf, MD
- RJ Bentley’s – 7323 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
- Barking Dog – 4723 Elm St, Bethesda, MD