The Washington Commanders ruled out defensive tackle Daron Payne on Saturday, costing them a key part of their defense heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Washington Commanders are in their first NFC Championship Game in 33 years. However, they’ll be without one of their defensive line cogs. The team announced Saturday that defensive tackle Daron Payne has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a finger and knee injury.

The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Washington Commanders on Sunday and there is more on the line than just the NFC Championship. That is the biggest storyline that will be followed and that is rightfully so.

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the NFC Championship Game, with a Super Bowl berth at stake. Tom Brady predicts an Eagles victory, highlighting their strong defense.