Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
For a second time in three years, the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound. Forced turnovers during Sunday's 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders are a big reason why. The Eagles parlayed four Commanders takeaways and one turnover on downs into 35 points.
PM ET on FOX, oddsmakers have issued player prop bets on Saquon Barkley. Barkley’s Philadelphia Eagles hit the field against the Washington
Saquon Barkley has helped the Eagles run back to the Super Bowl. Is he having the best season ever for an NFL running back?
But rookie running back Will Shipley also had a score—the first of his NFL career. It started with an explosive 57-yard run to the red zone, and ended in a short rush for the TD. As has been the case throughout the season, Barkley was very hyped up for his fellow Eagle, and made sure to run over from the sidelines for a congrats.
Pennsylvania native and former Penn State football star Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. Barkley’s dominant performance means the Eagles will make their second Super Bowl appearance in three years and fifth time in franchise history.
Hurts and the Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, and this time Barkley is along for the ride. The Eagles will play the Buffalo Bills or former Eagles coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs. Those teams meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night.
Saquon Barkley is doing Saquon Barkley things in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Washington Commanders.
When that happens, some fans might wonder more about how the New York Giants could let him leave in free agency ... and then move on to why Barkley has eye black under only one of his eyes (especially on a day with some sun).
Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back had a 4-yard scoring run on his second carry to roaring "MVP.
The running back put together another sensational performance to help the Eagles reach the Super Bowl in his first season with the team.