The Washington Commanders fumbled the ball away for their third turnover in the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and some chaos ensued when Saquon Barkley got the team down to the goal line.
Barkley broke free for a 22-yard run on the third play of the drive and got the Eagles within a yard of adding to their lead.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu during the first half of the NFC Championship, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jalen Hurts tried to break into the end zone but was stopped. Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen was called for a defensive offside. Then, after being stopped, Washington committed three straight penalties to try to stop what they knew was coming.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu attempted to skip the play twice in a row. He was called for interference penalties. Then Allen was called for interference. The Commanders were then warned that the officials could reward the Eagles with a score if they continued to intentionally try to jump the play and draw a penalty.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders (Bill Streicher-Imagn Photos)
After Allen’s fumble, Hurts was able to be pushed into the end zone for his fourth touchdown of the game. Philadelphia went up 41-23 with 12:24 left in the game.
Hurts had the Eagles going all game. He ran the ball into the end zone three times and threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver AJ Brown earlier in the game.
Barkley ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter, including a 60-yard gallop.
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Philadelphia was closing in on its second Super Bowl appearance in three years.
