Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley both rushed for three touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles thrashed the Washington Commanders 55-23 to book their place in Super Bowl LIX. Quarterback Hurts also threw a touchdown pass to AJ Brown as the Eagles took full advantage of some costly turnovers and penalties to reach their second Super Bowl in three years. After a lengthy opening drive only yielded a field goal for the Commanders, Barkley took the Eagles’ first play from scrimmage for a 60-yard touchdown run, breaking a number of weak tackle attempts on his way to the end zone.
SAQUON 60 YARDS IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE ?: #WASvsPHI on FOX?: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/dAREUcfSAd — NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025 Washington receiver Dyami Brown’s fumble led to Barkley’s second touchdown of the game from much closer range, the running back scoring from four yards to cap off a 48-yard drive after Brown had coughed up the ball near the sideline.
The Commanders responded in style as Jayden Daniels hit Terry McLaurin for a 36-yard touchdown, but Austin Ekeler was stopped short on the two-point conversion attempt. A frantic end to the first half saw the Eagles gifted two chances for points which were both gratefully accepted, the first coming after Marshon Lattimore was penalised for pass interference on DeVonta Smith in the end zone. That meant the ball was placed on the one-yard line and Hurts was easily pushed across the goal line in what has become known as the “Brotherly Shov.
