That speed and aggressiveness might've saved the Eagles in the NFC championship game, at least early on. During the first quarter, wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a catch on the sideline. With a seemingly harmless 20-yard reception for a first down, the Eagles were on the move again.
Could not challenging a call come back to haunt Dan Quinn and the Commanders against the Eagles in the NFC Championship game?
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith maintained his reliability against the Washington Commanders, securing four receptions for 45 yards. Though he hasn't found the end zone in these playoffs,
Smith caught all four of his targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. Smith drew a pass interference penalty in the end zone late in the first half to set up a one-yard Jalen Hurts rushing touchdown on the next play.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith heads into Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Washington Commanders as one of the team's most reliable weapons. Smith now leads the Eagles this season in receptions (76) and receiving touchdowns (8),
Offensive linemen Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson were also listed as DNPs on Philadelphia's first injury report of the bye week.
Saquon Barkley did it again, Jalen Hurts had his best performance of the playoffs, and the Eagles are set for a Chiefs rematch.
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, and with the City of Brotherly Love buzzing after the Eagles' NFC
Smith specifically has been outstanding for the Eagles since being selected No. 10 overall in the 2021 NFL draft after his 2020 Heisman Trophy campaign. During his four seasons with Philadelphia, Smith has posted 343 receptions for 4,492 yards and 28 touchdowns including the playoffs.
Not only did the Philadelphia Eagles secure their place in the NFC Championship game, but wide receiver DeVonta Smith made franchise playoff history against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Reaching the mark of 467 receiving yards, Smith now owns the Eagles ...
The Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans after beating the Commanders in the NFC championship.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith holds on to the football for a reception during an NFC playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)