It took the Philadelphia Eagles all but one play to get Saquon Barkley going. On Philadelphia's first offensive play of the game against the
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is dealing with a right calf injury, but he is expected to continue playing against the Washington Commanders in NFC Championship Game at home on Sunday. “We’ll keep an eye on this calf,” sideline reporter Erin Andrews said in the second quarter.
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.
Saquon Barkley is doing Saquon Barkley things in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Washington Commanders.
National reaction to Saquon Barkley going 60 yards for a TD on Eagles first offensive play in NFC Championship game vs. Washington Commanders
Saquon Barkley has helped the Eagles run back to the Super Bowl. Is he having the best season ever for an NFL running back?
PM ET on FOX, oddsmakers have issued player prop bets on Saquon Barkley. Barkley’s Philadelphia Eagles hit the field against the Washington
But rookie running back Will Shipley also had a score—the first of his NFL career. It started with an explosive 57-yard run to the red zone, and ended in a short rush for the TD. As has been the case throughout the season, Barkley was very hyped up for his fellow Eagle, and made sure to run over from the sidelines for a congrats.
Pennsylvania native and former Penn State football star Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. Barkley’s dominant performance means the Eagles will make their second Super Bowl appearance in three years and fifth time in franchise history.
Hurts and the Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, and this time Barkley is along for the ride. The Eagles will play the Buffalo Bills or former Eagles coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs. Those teams meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night.
Saquon Barkley is doing Saquon Barkley things in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Washington Commanders.