In a commanding performance for the ages, the Philadelphia Eagles overwhelmed the Washington Commanders 55-23 on Sunday to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LIX. Led by monster games from running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles put up the most points ever in an NFC Championship Game since the 1970 merger.
Barkley, Hurts Unstoppable as Eagles Soar
Barkley, in the midst of a remarkable career renaissance, gashed the Commanders defense for 118 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Not to be outdone, Hurts accounted for four total scores himself – one passing and three rushing. The duo spearheaded an Eagles attack that was firing on all cylinders from the opening kick.
“I thought the Eagles were the best team we played this year,” tweeted Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey after the game, echoing a sentiment shared by many across the league.
Marlon Humphrey, Ravens cornerback
Eagles Defense Dominates, Forces Four Turnovers
Not to be overshadowed, the Philadelphia defense was equally impressive, forcing four Commanders turnovers and holding their explosive offense largely in check. The complete team effort has the Eagles looking like prohibitive favorites heading into the Super Bowl.
Sports World Reacts, Teammates Troll Josh Hart
The emphatic win sparked a wave of reactions from around the sports world. Chief among them was the playful trolling of Knicks forward Josh Hart, a die-hard Commanders fan, by teammates Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
“@joshhart answer your damn phone,” Towns tweeted as the game turned into a rout.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks center
Hart took the ribbing in stride, joking that he had to get home to sleep since “one of us has to play defense tomorrow.” The good-natured back-and-forth provided a fun sideshow to the Eagles’ triumph.
Eagles One Win Away From Second Title in Three Years
With the win, Philadelphia returns to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons. They captured their first Lombardi Trophy in 2019 with a thrilling victory over the Buffalo Bills, and now have a chance to cement themselves as the NFL’s newest dynasty.
Standing in their way will be a loaded AFC champion, but if Sunday was any indication, these Eagles fear no one. A pristine blend of offensive firepower, defensive disruption, and unshakeable confidence, they head to the season’s final game looking every bit like a team of destiny.
