The NFL season started with 32 teams fighting to get to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, and now, that battle is down to just four teams. After a wild divisional round that saw one huge upset, the AFC Championship and NFC title game are now both set.
The snow pelted all over Lincoln Financial Field in the second half, a time when the Philadelphia Eagles defense rose to the occasion. Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith forced two fumbles in the snow that led to two fourth-quarter field goals as the Eagles outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the snow to advance to the NFC Championship game.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had never been sacked seven times in a game before Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams accomplished that, but Hurts and the Eagles still came away with a 28-22 victory in a NFC second-round game. Hurts seemed to come away with something else, too – an injury.
The Eagles and Commanders face off in the NFC championship game. The NFC East rivals are headed for a rubber match.
Barkley's two touchdowns and 205 rushing yards put the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game for the second time in the last three seasons.
Here’s when and where you can officially watch this awesome NFC title matchup next Sunday: To clarify, that is 3 p.m. ET next Sunday, January 26, on Fox. Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will be the announcers. Get your popcorn ready. We’re in for a great one.
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The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 (1/26/25) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa.
Hurts suffered an apparent leg injury in the win against the Rams, and it remains to be seen how much it might hamper him in the NFC championship game.
Barkley dashed through the snow for 205 yards rushing, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run and the Eagles held on to advance to the NFC Championship Game for the second time in three seasons.
The brilliant free-agent signing by the Philadelphia Eagles ran for 255 yards and two touchdowns in a regular season win over LA. On Sunday at snowy Lincoln Financial Field, Barkley ran for two more touchdowns and 205 yards as the Eagles advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a thrilling 28-22 win.