The Washington Commanders understand that containing Saquon Barkley is of the utmost importance if they want to upset the rival Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. They failed to do so on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage.

The Washington Commanders are a young, ascending roster, and that youth showed in the first half as costly penalties and crucial turnovers spurred the Eagles early on and led to a 27-15 first-half lead in the NFC Championship game.

It's the Eagles vs. the Commanders in the NFC championship game. Follow for live score updates and stats, with a spot in Super Bowl LIX on the line.