PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The Eagles will host the Commanders this weekend in the NFC Championship game. They will be looking to get back to the Super Bowl for the second time in the past three years. Here are five bold predictions for them in this game:
Jalen Hurts Rushes For More Yards Than Jayden Daniels
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Eagles passing game has been bad lately. The Commanders will sell out to try and stop Saquon, which will give Hurts an opportunity to break some big runs.
Dallas Goedert Leads The Eagles In Receiving Again
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 22: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
He has been their best weapon in the pass game in the postseason, and he will be again.
Saquon Barkley Doesn’t Score A TD
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
He will still have a big game, but it will be Hurts and other Eagles who find the end zone.
A.J. Brown Has Two Red Zone TDs
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 29: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs as he is tackled by Emmanuel Forbes #13 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
He has been non-existent for weeks it seems. He is going to be a huge part of this game in the red zone for the Eagles.
Eagles Defense Scores A TD
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Darius Slay #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln
This is bold because Jayden Daniels has played nearly perfect football. The Eagles pass rush will get home, though, force a fumble, and take it to the house.
