The Washington Commanders ruled out defensive tackle Daron Payne on Saturday, costing them a key part of their defense heading into the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It's easy to look at Washington's run defense rankings and say the Commanders have issues at defensive tackle. Washington finished the regular season ranked No. 30 in run defense. In two playoff games,

Regardless, Payne is a starter for an already struggling defense and the Commanders could use him against the Eagles vaunted rushing attack. Washington has the 30th-ranked rushing defense and allowed Saquon Barkley to rush for 150 and 146 yards in the Commanders two games against Philadelphia this season.

The upstart Washington Commanders are hoping to reach the Super Bowl in one of the more surprising runs in recent memory, but the Philadelphia Eagles stand in their way ahead of the NFC Championship Game.

The Washington Commanders will not have their three-tackle defensive front to stop Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

The Washington Commanders downgraded starting defensive tackle Daron Payne from questionable to out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the host Philadelphia Eagles. Payne, 27, missed practice

The Philadelphia Eagles have released their final injury report for Sunday's NFC Championship matchup with Washington with all eyes on Cam Jurgens' status. Here's what you need to know.

The Washington Commanders are heading into the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles with some major setbacks.  Star defensive tackle Daron

Washington faces an uphill battle without Daron Payne, while the Bills struggle with injuries ahead of key matchups.