Eagles run Commanders ragged to reach Super Bowl 59

The Philadelphia Eagles decisively defeated the Washington Commanders with a score of 55-23, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. In this game, the Eagles demonstrated their overwhelming strength, leaving the Commanders with little chance to retaliate.

The Washington Commanders, who had unexpectedly made their way through the playoffs, were on the verge of reaching their first Super Bowl since 1992. However, they were unable to withstand the Philadelphia Eagles' relentless running attack, ultimately shattering their dream. The Eagles were considered slight favorites for Super Bowl 59 in Sunday's NFC Championship game, and Saquon Barkley, the league's leading rusher this season, scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, establishing an early lead for the Eagles.

By halftime, the Eagles had built a 27-15 lead. Subsequently, Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts each completed three rushing touchdowns. Barkley personally rushed for 118 yards, and the Eagles collectively rushed for a total of 229 yards, setting a new league championship game record for most points scored.

Commanders' rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, attempting to become the first rookie quarterback to reach the Super Bowl, helped his team close the gap to 34-23 with a touchdown in the third quarter. However, the Commanders committed four turnovers during the game, each of which the Eagles converted into touchdowns, completely crushing their hopes.

The Eagles will make their fifth Super Bowl appearance on Sunday, February 9th in New Orleans. This is likely to be a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, whom they lost to two years ago. The Chiefs, on the other hand, are striving for their third consecutive Super Bowl win and will be facing the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game later. Prior to the game, much attention was focused on whether Washington could stop Barkley, who had rushed for 2005 yards in the regular season, ranking eighth in history.

Barkley added another 324 rushing yards in the first two playoff games. After Washington scored first with a field goal, Barkley rushed for a 60-yard touchdown on the team's first offensive play. Barkley scored again after Washington's first fumble. Although the Commanders missed an opportunity to tie the game after a field goal and a Terry McLaurin touchdown with a failed two-point conversion.

As the NFC's second seed, the Eagles extended their lead with touchdowns from Hurts and A.J. Brown. Hurts added a 9-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. Daniels then responded immediately with a 10-yard rushing touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, but the Commanders' hopes were dashed by an Austin Ekeler fumble, which led to another Hurts touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Barkley and Will Shipley then added two more touchdowns, sparking celebrations in Philadelphia.