Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles match player stats

Alright, dudes, let’s talk Commanders vs Eagles. The 2024 season gave us a wild ride—three games that showed both teams at their best and worst. As I sit here on the beach, watching the waves roll in and sipping a cold one, I can’t help but wonder—what’s next for these squads in 2025?

The Jayden Daniels experience – the next star or a one-season wonder?​

Man, when I saw Daniels go 258 yards, five touchdowns, plus 81 yards rushing in that December 2024 comeback win, I thought, This kid’s got it. The way he led that final drive in the last 30 seconds? Straight-up legendary.

But then, the NFC Championship happened. Washington’s offense just couldn’t keep up, and Daniels, while still putting up 255 yards, two TDs, and a rushing score, was swallowed by the Eagles' defense. Those four turnovers? Brutal. You just can't give Philly those kinds of chances and expect to survive.

That got me thinking—what’s next for Daniels in 2025? Is he gonna evolve into the guy Washington needs to finally take over the NFC East? Or is he just another young QB who shines in the regular season but can’t handle the playoff pressure?

Hurts + Barkley = NFC domination in 2025?​

I spent part of 2024 traveling down the coast, hitting surf spots from Baja to Costa Rica, and catching games whenever I could. Every time I tuned in, the Eagles were just dominant.

• Hurts? Dude is efficient, mobile, and calm under pressure—he kept making the right reads, including a clean 246-yard performance in the NFC Championship, plus three rushing touchdowns.
• Barkley? This guy was a machine. In November 2024, he ran for 146 yards and two TDs, then dropped 118 yards and three TDs on Washington in January 2025. Every time the Commanders thought they had an answer, he made them look silly.

If this duo stays healthy, who in the NFC is stopping them next season? Do the Cowboys or 49ers have enough firepower? Or is this Philly’s conference for the next few years?

Washington’s defense – can they finally step up?​

I was watching the NFC Championship at a beachside bar in San Diego, and man, it was rough. Every Washington fan in the place looked like they were about to throw their beers into the ocean. Their defense just could not handle the Eagles—every time they had a chance to get off the field, Philly just punched them in the mouth again.

I mean, if Washington wants to make a real 2025 Super Bowl run, they gotta:

1. Stop the run – Barkley and Hurts were basically playing backyard football in January.
2. Force turnovers – Philly played nearly perfect in the playoffs while Washington crumbled.

I still think the Commanders have serious potential, but 2025 is their year to prove it. No more just making the playoffs—they need to win when it matters.

So what’s the move for 2025?​

Are we gonna see Daniels level up and actually challenge the Eagles next year? Or will Hurts and Barkley keep running the NFC until someone finds a way to stop them?

And for the bettors out there—do you see any value in early bets on Washington taking the division in 2025, or is Philly still a lock?

Drop your takes below—I’ll check back after a sunset surf session.