It isn’t because the Eagles are better than the team that should have won that Super Bowl a couple years ago: their 17 combined wins are a franchise record. It’s because they’re the best and most complete team still remaining, by far. And they’re uniquely prepared for this moment.

Jayden Daniels threw for 255 yards with one touchdown, one interception and fell short in his bid to become the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl. The Commanders were doomed by four turnovers, including a lost fumble by Austin Ekeler in the third quarter and the Commanders down 34-23.