The Washington Commanders enjoyed a magical season. The downtrodden franchise transformed into a Super Bowl contender in just one offseason, spurred by the addi

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles played a game they will never forget. They destroyed the Washington Commanders, 55-23, in what turned into one of the biggest Conference Championship routs in recent memory.

Veteran Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz spent the first 8.5 seasons of his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles so it was a homecoming of sorts as those two teams squared off in the NFC championship game.

Zach Ertz isn't ready to hang up the cleats just yet. "I just want to make that clear—that I'm not retiring," the Washington Commanders tight end

Ertz had high praise for the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Among playoff quarterbacks, Daniels ranks first in passing yards and fourth in completion percentage and has tossed four touchdowns in two games with a 116.2 quarterback rating.

Philadelphia and Washington met for a shot to advance to the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, and Ertz did his part for the Commanders, catching 11 passes for 104 yards to lead all players in both categories. Afterward, Ertz had a special moment with former teammate and friend Fletcher Cox.

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) hurdles Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) during the second half of the NFL Championship game between the Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 55-23. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Before signing with the Washington Commanders last March, it was unclear how much longer the career of tight end Zach Ertz would last. After he was traded by th

Sunday's NFC championship vs. the Philadelphia Eagles was certainly emotional for every Washington Commander, but it was probably more so for tight end Zach Ertz, who was facing off against his former team of nine seasons.

The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX with a 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Philadelphia sp

Zach Ertz let out a scream and spiked the ball ... evidence yet that football is fun again for Ertz. After nine years in Philadelphia, where he won a Super Bowl and earned three Pro Bowl honors ...