The party was on at Lincoln Financial Field. The confetti was falling, and the stage was set. But Saquon Barkley was heading through the southwest tunnel of the stadium as Eagles fans serenaded him with “MVP” chants.
Saquon Barkley was in MVP form with a Super Bowl spot on the line. Throw in the Philadelphia Eagles’ domination of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, and an NFC East rematch in the
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia's first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley made one of the biggest plays of the NFL playoffs so far when he took a handoff 78 yards for a touchdown with 4:36 to play in last Sunday's 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams to help send his team to the NFC championship.
"Whether we throw for 400 yards, we rush for 400 yards, we win the game 3-0, I don't give a f---, to be honest," Barkley said. "I just want to win."
Saquon Barkley did it again, Jalen Hurts had his best performance of the playoffs, and the Eagles are set for a Chiefs rematch.
The Washington Commanders have been gashed by the run game in 2024, allowing 138.9 rush yards per game. Saquon Barkley averaged 129.3 rushing yards in 18 games, including playoffs.
Both ESPN BET and BetMGM Sportsbook tell The Post that Barkley’s anytime touchdown scorer bet was the most bet-on in the market among Sunday’s three games. For BetMGM Sportsbook, Barkley to score a touchdown was also the most bet-on touchdown scorer wager.
New York Giants owner John Mara told GM Joe Schoen how he felt if Saquon Barkley signed in Philadelphia. Here's what he said.
On third down from the Commanders' 24-yard line, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ran along the right sideline and was hit just as he stepped out of bounds by Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil.
The Eagles are in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons after overwhelming the Commanders in the NFC championship game.