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Eagles vs. Commanders Championship Game Injury Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

Natasha Bose

Eagles vs. Commanders injury updates for Sunday’s showdown.

The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) are set to face the Washington Commanders (12-5) in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. ET. This high-stakes matchup will determine who advances to Super Bowl LIX, but both teams are grappling with injury concerns that could heavily influence the game. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each team’s injury report and its potential impact.

Eagles vs. Commanders Injury Report

Game Time: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, 3 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eagles Injuries

  • A.J. Brown (WR): Limited Participation (Knee/Rest/Illness)
  • Dallas Goedert (TE): Did Not Participate (Ankle)
  • Jalen Hurts (QB): Limited Participation (Knee)
  • Britain Covey (WR): Limited Participation (Neck)
  • Lane Johnson (OT): Limited Participation (Knee)
  • Cam Jurgens (C/G): Did Not Participate (Back)
  • Fred Johnson (OT): Did Not Participate (Personal)
  • Josh Sweat (OLB): Limited Participation (Ankle)
  • Quinyon Mitchell (CB): Limited Participation (Shoulder)

The Eagles could face challenges on offense if A.J. Brown isn’t at full strength. Dallas Goedert’s absence may also limit their passing game, while injuries to key linemen like Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens could disrupt protection for Jalen Hurts.

Commanders Injuries

  • Javontae Jean-Baptiste (DE): Limited Participation (Shoulder)
  • Olamide Zaccheaus (WR): Limited Participation (Hip)
  • Frankie Luvu (LB): Limited Participation (Shoulder)
  • Dante Fowler Jr. (LB): Did Not Participate (NIR – Rest)
  • Da’Ron Payne (DT): Did Not Participate (Knee)
  • Bobby Wagner (MLB): Did Not Participate (Ankle)
  • Jamison Crowder (WR): Limited Participation (Rest)

For Washington, Bobby Wagner’s injury may weaken their ability to stop the run. Da’Ron Payne’s absence on the defensive line could allow the Eagles’ rushing attack to dominate. Frankie Luvu’s shoulder issue also leaves the Commanders’ defense vulnerable.

Philadelphia Eagles

Table – Injury Report

PlayerPositionInjuryWedThuFriGame Status
A.J. BrownWRKnee/Rest/IllnessLPFP(-)
Britain CoveyWRNeckLPLP(-)
Dallas GoedertTEAnkleDNPDNP(-)
Jalen HurtsQBKneeLPFP(-)
Fred JohnsonTPersonal MatterDNP(-)
Lane JohnsonTKnee/RestLPFP(-)
Cam JurgensC/GBackDNPDNP(-)
Quinyon MitchellCBShoulderLPFP(-)
Kenny PickettQBRibsFPFP(-)
Josh SweatOLBAnkle/RestLPFP(-)
Byron YoungDTHamstringFPFP(-)

Washington Commanders

Table – Injury Report

PlayerPositionInjuryWedThuFriGame Status
Javontae Jean-BaptisteDEShoulderLPLP(-)
Frankie LuvuLBShoulderLPLP(-)
Da’Ron PayneDTKneeDNPDNP(-)
Bobby WagnerMLBAnkleDNPDNP(-)
Dante Fowler Jr.LBNIR – RestDNPDNP(-)
Jamison CrowderWRRestLPLP(-)
Olamide ZaccheausWRHipLPLP(-)
Zach ErtzTERibFPFP(-)
Jeremy McNicholsRBHandFPFP(-)
Samuel CosmiOGKneeDNPDNP(-)

Where to watch Eagles vs. Commanders

  • Date: Sunday, Jan. 26
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
  • TV: FOX

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