Eagles’ run at the Super Bowl depends on if QB Jalen Hurts has recovered from a concussion
The Eagles are the betting favorite to win a wild-card playoff game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) is congratulated by offensive tackle Jordan Mailata and teammates after running for a long gain to put him at over 2,000 yards for the season during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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The NFC East-winning Philadelphia Eagles have high hopes entering the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a roster equipped with six Pro Bowlers looking to make the Super Bowl for the fifth time.
The NFC and AFC Championship games this Sunday will determine not only the best team in each conference, but who gets to play for the ultimate prize in Super Bowl LIX.
Tickets for Sunday’s game start at nearly $600 on Ticketmaster.
Philadelphia capped off the regular season with a 20-13 win at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 5 against division rivals, the New York Giants, tying a franchise record with the team’s 14th win.
The Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-10 in the wild-card game, with running back Saquon Barkey rushing for 119 yards and quarterback Jalen Hurts finishing with a 111.4 QB rating. Philadelphia will face the winner of the NFC wild-card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings during Monday Night Football.
In the NFC Divisional Round, Philadelphia put down the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC Championship. Despite snowy conditions, which fans combated with heaters in the parking lot during the tailgate, Barkley set the Eagles’ single-game playoff rushing record with 205 yards.
Sunday’s game will be the third matchup between the Eagles and division rivals, the Washington Commanders. However, this will be just the second time in 183 games between the two that the teams have matched up in the playoffs.
Philadelphia is looking to make its third Super Bowl appearance since 2018 when the Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. In 2022, Philadelphia fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII after winning their fourth NFC Championship.
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