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)
Philadelphia heads back to the Super Bowl as they dismantled the Commanders 55-23. Three costly fumbles helped lead the Eagles to a decisive victory. The one late by Austin Ekeler felt like it sealed the Commanders fate. Here is how the game played out:
Jayden Daniels
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
He was only sacked three times but was under constant pressure all game long and went 29/48 for 255 yards and a TD.
Terry McLaurin
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 21: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Football Team catches a pass for a first down over the defense of Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
He caught a TD pass in the first half, but Quinyon Mitchell’s tight coverage held him to only three receptions.
Washington Rushing Attack
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Brian Robinson, Jr. and Austin Ekeler were only able to run for 51 yards on 19 carries as Philadelphia bottled up the Commanders from an effective run game.
Jalen Hurts
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)
Looked more comfortable throwing the ball than he has in weeks.
A.J. Brown
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)
Marshon Lattimore could not shut down A.J. Brown in the least, as Brown made huge catches on critical third and long situations.
Dallas Goedert
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 continued his stellar play, catching 7 passes for 85 yards, and was Hurts’ go-to target in the second half.
Saquon Barkley
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)
He averaged 7.9 yards per carry and ran for 118 yards and 3 TDs, including a 60-yarder, which set the tone in the beginning of the game.
