In a dominant display of football excellence, the Philadelphia Eagles sealed yet another Super Bowl spot with a commanding 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Playing in front of a raucous home crowd at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles breezed past their opponent in some style.
A breathtaking 60-yard touchdown run by Eagles running back Saquon Barkley set the tone for the game early, electrifying the stadium on the first play from scrimmage. Barkley finished the game with 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns, a performance that solidified his role as a game-changer in Philadelphia’s offense.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts had an equally thrilling game vs the Commanders, contributing three rushing touchdowns of his own and a precise 35-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown. The Eagles’ offense registered 459 total yards, finding the end zone on eight of their first eleven possessions and leaving the Commanders’ defense scrambling for answers.
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Meanwhile, the Eagles defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions and two fumbles. What's more, linebacker Zack Baun stood out with 12 tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, earning praise from teammates for his leadership on the field.
Jalen Hurts' cigar photo gets the nod from Jason Kelce
A victory with a big margin like that sends out a strong message to their Super Bowl opponents and also calls for a loud dressing room celebration. No moment captured the mood better than a photograph of Hurts with a cigar in hand, exuding nothing but calm confidence, as it quickly went viral on social media.
Center Jason Kelce shared the picture on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“This photo is f***ing incredible,” a sentiment resonated with fans and players alike.
For many, Hurts' viral photo is a representation of the Eagles' camaraderie and swagger this season as they are headed to the biggest game in football.
“We’re not done yet,” Hurts said in his post-game press conference. “This was a great win, but the ultimate goal is still ahead of us.”
The Eagles are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, a rematch of the unforgettable clash from two years ago. Only this time, the stakes are higher, and the Eagles are eager to avenge their narrow loss in that contest.
As the Eagles prepare for the Chiefs, all eyes will be on both teams' balanced attack, which has delivered results throughout the postseason. With Barkley in peak form, Hurts playing with poise, and a defense capable of making game-changing plays, the Eagles could prove to be a handful for Patrick Mahomes and co. this campaign.
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