Former Eagles Super Bowl champion quarterback Nick Foles will be honored as the team's honorary captain on Sunday as they face the Washington Commanders in a high-stakes playoff game.
Former Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will serve as the team's honorary captain on Sunday when they face the Washington Commanders in a crucial playoff game with a berth in Super Bowl LIX on the line. Foles, who guided the Eagles to their only Super Bowl victory in franchise history, shared the news on social media Friday. The game will air on FOX 29 at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Foles' return to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday will undoubtedly evoke memories of his triumphant 2017 NFC Championship performance against the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles found themselves in an early hole, allowing the Vikings to score on their opening drive. After the Eagles' offense failed to convert, they were forced to punt. However, cornerback Patrick Robinson's game-changing interception, returned for a touchdown, shifted the momentum. From there, Foles led a remarkable offensive surge, scoring 31 unanswered points. He threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in the game. His touchdown passes included a 53-yard strike to Alshon Jeffrey and a 41-yard laser to Torrey Smith.The Eagles announced Foles' honorary captain role on their social media platforms, accompanied by a personal message from the former quarterback. 'There was no other man for the job,' the post read. In the video, Foles expresses his excitement to return to The Linc and shares a cherished memory of the electrifying atmosphere during the 2017 NFC Championship. 'One of my favorite moments as an Eagle was in the NFC Championship game and the energy the crowd brought,' Foles stated. 'There was nothing ever like it. I never experienced anything like that in my life.' Both the Eagles and Commanders are scheduled for practice Friday, with all eyes on the injury report. Significant starters on both teams missed practice Thursday. Eagles center Cam Jurgens is dealing with a back injury, while tight end Dallas Goedert is battling an ankle ailment. However, there is positive news as quarterback Jalen Hurts and cornerback Quinyon Mitchell were both full participants in Thursday's practice after sustaining injuries in last Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner and defensive tackle Daron Payne were both absent from Washington's practice Thursday.
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