The Washington Commanders had the most glorious Cinderella season in 2024. It, unfortunately, ended with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, but the Commanders have nothing to hang their heads about. Not only did they far exceed the expectations of everyone in the NFL, but they made themselves relevant for the first time in over 30 years.
The 55-23 score is somewhat deceiving. The Commanders struggled from the opening kickoff through the entire game and didn’t get much help from the guys in stripes. Watching them on the field, the Commanders never gave up. Not once did you see any player holding back, even at the end of the game when it was clear the Eagles were going to win. And that’s what makes this team special.
Let’s take a quick look at the best and worst performances from the NFC Championship game as graded by Pro Football Focus.