Eagles rout Commanders 55-23, will meet Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 

Next stop: New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a statement 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders in the National Football Conference (NFC) Championship Game on Jan. 26 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.  Dominating in all aspects, the Eagles punched their ticket to the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons, leaving little suspicion about their status as one of the NFC’s elite squads.& Philly wasted no time asserting themselves in the contest, with running back and MVP candidate Saquon Barkley breaking free for a 60-yard touchdown run on the team’s first play from scrimmage.& Barkley, who finished with 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns, was a deciding factor for the team. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts tipped his cap to Barkley following the contest.& “Saquon has been a game-changer for us all year,” Hurts said. “Whether it is breaking a big run or helping us establish a rhythm, he’s been pivotal to our success.”& The Eagles built a commanding 27-15 halftime.& & Hurts delivered a level-headed performance, completing 20 of 28 passes for 246 yards and two total touchdowns (one passing and one rushing touchdown.)& His connection with wide receiver A.J. Brown proved effective, as Brown snagged...