While the loaded Eagles expectedly lead the way with 12 top NFC playoff performers, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the surprising Commanders showed off their talent across the board as well. Here is our 2025 All-NFC playoff team: Daniels helped power the Washington Commanders from having the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to their first NFC Championship game appearance since 1991.
The Washington Commanders understand that containing Saquon Barkley is of the utmost importance if they wanted to upset the rival Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. They failed to do so on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage en route to an ugly 55-23 loss.
The Eagles weren’t wowed. They got a long kickoff return and Jalen Hurts handed off to Saquon Barkley on their first offensive play. Sixty yards and a PAT later, the Eagles led 7-0. The Eagles took 18 seconds to get the lead. The Commanders had gambled multiple times on fourth down on their opening drive.
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in a game that was never close thanks to Saquon Barkley. Colin Cowherd discusses what makes the Eagles so special, and if anyone can stop Saquon Barkley.
The Eagles were led by superstar running back Saquon Barkley, who had an NFC Championship performance that only Saquon can have. Barkley ran for 118 yards and 3 touchdowns, including an absurd 60-yard score to open the game.
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.
The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.
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A sea of Eagles fans feverishly waved their white rally towels until Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and high-powered offense made the upstart Commanders wave the white flag.
Saquon Barkley rushes for 118 yards and three touchdowns as the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders and will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Saquon Barkley had a massive game last weekend as the Eagles punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with a dominant win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. The Commanders made it interesting for a while,