Eagles Dominate Commanders 55-23 – But Are They Ready For The Charmed Chiefs?

On Sunday, the contenders for the Super Bowl were set: once again, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs, as they did in 2022. 

The Philadelphia Eagles played the waiting game as Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders consistently converted on third and fourth downs. Their 18-play, seven-minute opening drive ended with a field goal – a solid opening for the rookie quarterback to start his NFC Championship debut in a tough road environment.

The Eagles answered back with a quick one-play, 18-second drive to take the lead.

Saquon Barkley exploded for a 60-yard touchdown on the Eagles’ first play, finishing with 118 yards and three touchdowns. Jalen Hurts added three rushing TDs as Philadelphia flew into a dominant 55-23 win over the Commanders and into the Super Bowl.

The 55 points set a record for the most scored by any team in a conference championship game since the 1970 merger.

Hurts threw for 246 yards and a touchdown pass. A.J. Brown hauled in six passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, while pretending to toss the NFC championship trophy off a platform. The Eagles, who were 2-2 going into the bye week, set a season-high in points to secure the franchise’s fifth Super Bowl appearance.

Just like Barkley, Daniels delivered several crucial plays, including a 36-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin that cut the lead to 14-12.

Daniels threw for 255 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, coming up short of becoming the first rookie quarterback to lead a team to the Super Bowl. The Commanders were plagued by four turnovers, including a third-quarter fumble by Austin Ekeler while trailing 34-23.

Hurts clinched the Super Bowl berth with a tush-push touchdown in the fourth quarter. His ninth career postseason rushing score put them up 41-23.

The Commanders’ desperate attempt at another late comeback fell flat when Nolan Smith Jr. sacked Daniels on fourth down in the fourth quarter. Will Shipley relieved Barkley in the blowout, scoring a 2-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 55-23. The “E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles!” chants erupted.

After losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago, the Eagles now have a shot to win their second title.