Eagles' Saquon Barkley sends NFL fans into frenzy with stunning TD run to start NFC title game

The Philadelphia Eagles answered the long journey of the Washington Administrators to start the NFC Championship in a short period of time.

It only took 18 seconds. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recovered the ball for a punt Saquon Barkley and the star player did the rest.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the NFC Championship game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Barkley found an opening, broke one tackle and went around a Commanders defender to run for a 60-yard touchdown. Philadelphia went up 7-3 early in the first quarter.

Jayden Daniels led Washington on an 18-play, 54-yard drive to start the game. The hosts made two fourth-down turnovers before Zane Gonzalez nailed a 34-yard field goal. On Washington's next drive, the Eagles' defense forced wide receiver Dyami Brown's fumble and Philadelphia recovered.

The Eagles and their fans were in tears at Lincoln Financial Field. The NFL world was the same on social media.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts returned the ball to running back Saquon Barkley and the superstar player did the rest. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Barkley isn't done yet. He scored again later in the first quarter as the Eagles went up 14-3.

Barkley appeared to build on his incredible performance in the Eagles' win over the Los Angeles Rams. He had two long touchdowns in the win to go along with his 205 rushing yards. Philadelphia won the game 28-22.

The former New York Giants running back has rushed for at least 100 yards in four straight games and is close to a fifth straight. The streak began during Philadelphia's three-point loss to Washington on December 22nd.

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