The Philadelphia Eagles had to shuffle their offensive line, but it didn't miss a beat in a 55-23 rout of the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game.
Whilst all eyes have been geared towards Jalen Hurts‘ injury status during Sunday afternoon’s Conference Championship, perhaps the bigger focus should be on a quite literally bigger player this weekend.
In the second half of the NFC Championship against the Commanders, Eagles OL Cam Jurgens replaced an injured Landon Dickerson.
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.
The results are in the numbers, as Philadelphia posted a 14-3 record and running back Saquon Barkley had a historic campaign on the ground. Now, as the Eagles are one win away from the NFC championship, the offensive line may need to adjust as Jurgens' status is in question.
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley is unsure himself why exactly over the final 30 yards of a 78-yard scoring burst through the playoff snow in a run that whipped Philadelphia Eagles fans out of their frigid state and into a frenzy he cradled the football in his left hand and repeatedly smacked his helmet with his right hand.
When the Philadelphia Eagles square off against the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, they could be without one of their top players on offense.
The Eagles' Pro Bowl center came off the bench while dealing with an injury and helped his team win the NFC title game 55-23. After the game, he was asked what the difference in the game was and had a definitive answer.
Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win.
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown dominated in win over Washington to give Philadelphia another opportunity to win the Lombardi Trophy.
Saquon Barkley 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.