Commanders’ Legend Darrell Green Backs Underdog Team Ahead of NFC Championship

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Washington Commanders, once again cast as underdogs, are preparing to face their storied division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. With a Super Bowl berth on the line, the Commanders are drawing inspiration from team legend Darrell Green, who believes this squad has the grit to defy expectations.

Green, a two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer, has been vocal in his support for the team. “I have great respect for Philly, they’ve done it a long time… But I tell you this Washington team is not a team you want to play around with right now,” Green said. “There’s no way you can say we don’t have a shot. We got an extraordinary shot.”

The Commanders, led by head coach Dan Quinn, have been written off all season but have consistently risen to the occasion. Their journey to the NFC Championship has been marked by resilience and determination, qualities that Green knows well from his own playing days. “Their backs are against the wall, just the way this group likes it,” Green added. “Going to Philadelphia won’t be easy, it never is. But they’ve come through every challenge up to now.”

Green’s confidence in the team is shared by fans and players alike. The Commanders’ resurgence has captivated a previously disillusioned fanbase and put the NFL on notice. “This season will become the stuff of legend over time,” Green said. “Of a team that nobody gave a shot of rising to the occasion.”

The Eagles, however, are no easy opponent. They bring their own momentum and a storied history of success. But the Commanders have shown they are a team of destiny, and one more win would confirm that beyond all doubt. “Momentum is everything,” Green noted. “The Eagles have plenty of that too. However, it’s been evident for some time that the Commanders might be a team of destiny.”

As the anticipation builds, the Commanders remain focused on what they can control. “The players recognize the game’s significance but are focused on what they can control and nothing more,” Green said. “It’s what got them this far, so why change now?”

Regardless of the outcome, the Commanders have already achieved something remarkable. They have reignited the spirit of a once-dominant franchise and given their fans hope. And if they manage to beat the Eagles, who’s to say they cannot go all the way and hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy? Time will tell, but they’ve made a firm believer out of Green, that’s for sure.