We’ll be the underdogs in the conference finals, but my take is why can’t the Commanders win? Obviously stopping Barkley is a huge task, that’s the major X-factor, we struggle with the run and he’s the best in the business this year. If Hurts is banged up and isn’t a major threat to run that’s a huge benefit, and allows the defense to cheat a little more toward Barkley, and trust the secondary that’s been playing well.
The season is already a complete overwhelming success. Making the playoffs was a huge in in and of itself. Winning a playoff game was massive. Winning a second game on the road against the one seed is insane. If the Commanders manage to beat the Lions AND the Eagles I just wouldn’t even know what to say. So many players have been stepping up, but JD5 is writing history this year.