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.
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles linebacker Zack Baun took off his Oxygen mask and put his helmet back on when he saw running back Saquon Barkley rush for a 60-yard touchdown on their first offensive play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Sometime between Saquon Barkley’s lightning-bolt 60-yard touchdown and the Washington Commanders’ dumb and desperate attempts to stop the Tush Push, between the opening kickoff of Sunday’s NFC championship game and the moment early in the fourth quarter when Nick Foles’ face flashed across Lincoln Financial Field’s two giant video boards,
The Philadelphia Eagles are one win away from a second trip to the Super Bowl with Jalen Hurts at quarterback and Nick Sirianni as head coach. Standing in their way are the Washington Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels,
Daniels wanted to see the defeat through, even if that only meant handing off the ball on the final meaningless drive. Coach Dan Quinn had seen enough and gave Daniels a breather. His bid to become the first rookie QB to reach a Super Bowl was officially over.
Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LIX with a 55-23 win over Washington Commanders in NFC Championship game
The NFC championship game Sunday between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders is the third matchup of the season between the division rivals.
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores.
It’s a disappointing end to the Commanders’ season, but this team is in a good position to stay in the playoff mix in 2025.
The Eagles dominated every facet of the game and won the turnover battle while dominating the Commanders to advance to Super Bowl 59. Philadelphia rushed for seven touchdowns, including three scores each for Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, blowing out their NFC East rival 55-23 at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
The Eagles are heading to the Super Bowl after beating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship