Saquon Barkley had himself a monster game on Sunday in the NFC Championship against the Commanders. He scored on the Eagles’ first play, and he went on to put away the Commanders with his three-touchdown effort. Even though Barkley made it look easy at times, he was well aware of what his offensive line was dealing with in the lead-up to the game.
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley was Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game after his performance against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship.
Saquon Barkley helped the Philadelphia Eagles advance to the NFC Championship Game in his first season in the City of Brotherly Love, and for the first time in his career. It did not take him long to reach the end zone in said contest.
Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley and his family celebrate their NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders.
The former Penn State star has put together MVP-like numbers for the Eagles this season. He wasted no time making his mark Sunday.
And it wasn't just the long touchdown run that really led to the love affair with Barkley. After a Dyami Brown fumble on Washington's second possession, it was Barkley who finally got his second carry on a goal-to-go situation and punched that in for another score.
Saquon Barkley is doing Saquon Barkley things in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Washington Commanders.
Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game for the NFC Championship Game is Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
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.
Following the duo's cute moment, the Eagles clinched a 2025 Super Bowl appearance by handily winning the game, 55-23
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley lit up the NFL world on Sunday with an incredible 60-yard touchdown run against the Washington Commanders.