Saquon Barkley ran 60 yards for a touchdown on the Eagles’ first play, setting the tone for Philadelphia’s total domination. The Eagles came to play and it showed on the scoreboard and on the field.

Eagles Soared To New Heights

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Commanders with a relentless rushing attack, finishing the game with seven rushing touchdowns. Saquon Barkley led the charge with three scores, Jalen Hurts added three more, and Will Shipley capped things off with a touchdown in garbage time. Hurts also had a solid performance through the air, completing 20 of 26 passes for 246 yards and a touchdown.

The game was competitive in the first half, with Philadelphia holding a 27-15 lead at the break. However, the Commanders struggled to keep pace. Quarterback Jayden Daniels had an underwhelming performance, completing 29 of 48 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. On the ground, he led the team with nine carries for 48 yards and a touchdown.

Philadelphia led 34-23 after three quarters, but the Commanders collapsed in the fourth. The Eagles opened the final quarter with possession following a fumble near midfield. A 19-yard pass from Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown and a 22-yard run by Saquon Barkley set up a 1-yard QB sneak by Hurts to extend the lead.

Facing a growing deficit, Washington went for it on fourth down at the Eagles’ 31-yard line, but Jayden Daniels was sacked, handing the ball back to Philadelphia. The Eagles capitalized, marching down the field and capping the drive with a 4-yard touchdown run by Barkley to make it 48-23.

At that point, Washington seemed to be just wanted things to get better, but they only got worse. Daniels threw a costly interception in the end zone, and Philadelphia turned that mistake into another touchdown, sealing a dominant 55-23 victory.

With the win, the Eagles advance to a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Philadelphia Makes History

The Eagles set a new NFC Championship record for points, scoring 55 and surpassing the previous record of 49 set by the Carolina Panthers in 2016. That Panthers team, led by Cam Newton, ultimately fell in the Super Bowl 24-10 to the Denver Broncos.

Philadelphia controlled this game from start to finish, with Saquon Barkley once again showing he deserves MVP. The Eagles RB once again eclipsed 100 rushing yards, continuing what has become a weekly trend for the star running back.

In the passing game, tight end Dallas Goedert emerged as a reliable weapon for Jalen Hurts. Goedert hauled in seven receptions for 85 yards, showcasing his ability to make plays when called upon. He could be a critical factor in the Super Bowl, especially with Kansas City’s defense expected to focus heavily on containing A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

The seven rushing touchdowns scored by the Eagles tied the record for the most in an NFL postseason game. The other team to score seven rushing TDs was the Bears in the 1940 NFL championship game. The Bears won that game 73-0 over Washington. The Eagles certainly will lean on their running game in the Superbowl. They have shown though that they can score through the air as well.

End Of My Eagles Rant

Setting the record for points in an NFC Championship game is a remarkable achievement for the Eagles, showcasing just how determined they were to punch their ticket to Super Bowl 59. Now, they’ve earned their shot at redemption against a familiar opponent: the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs, who edged out the Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl 57, are aiming for a historic three-peat. The big question is whether Philadelphia can rise to the occasion and shut down Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes. All eyes will be on New Orleans on February 9th to see if the Eagles can take that next step and hoist the Lombardi Trophy.