On the shoulders of running back Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles dispelled the Washington Commanders, 55-23, on Sunday and earned a trip to Super Bowl LIX. Barkley accounted for 122 total yards and three touchdowns,

Shortly after Barkley scored three rushing touchdowns in Philadelphia's win over the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, his mother was asked why the 27-year-old didn't enjoy the same type of success with the Giants.

The Philadelphia Eagles have the New York Giants and general manager Joe Schoen to thank for allowing them to add running back Saquon Barkley, who had two touchdowns in the first half of the NFC Championship Game.

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.

Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back had a 4-yard scoring run on his second carry to roaring “MVP!