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Saquon Barkley is running his way into the NFL record book, and possibly his 1st Super Bowl

Jan. 24, 2025 14:34 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley is unsure himself why exactly over the final 30 yards of a 78-yard scoring burst through the playoff snow in a run that whipped Philadelphia Eagles fans out of their frigid state and into a frenzy he cradled the football in his left hand and repeatedly smacked...

Cornerback Mike Sainristil is the other standout rookie fueling the Commanders' long playoff run

Jan. 23, 2025 15:40 PM EST

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels is the Washington Commanders rookie everyone is talking about in the playoffs, and with good reason. However, he is not the only member of their 2024 draft class responsible for going on this run. Second-round pick Mike Sainristil...

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Jan. 22, 2025 20:05 PM EST

Familiar foes are facing off in the conference championship games in the NFL playoffs. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for the fourth time in the past five postseasons. The...

Eagles ride Saquon Barkley to an NFC championship showdown at home against Washington

Jan. 20, 2025 17:14 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley hit the Eagles' record book — the one he keeps adding his name in — last week to learn who held the team record for rushing yards in a playoff game. Remember Steve van Buren? Most old-school Eagles fans know the name because van...

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

Jan. 20, 2025 09:21 AM EST

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game for their fourth playoff matchup in five years. Allen ran for two touchdowns and the Bills beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in a divisional game on...

Eagles advance in the playoffs even with a modest effort from Jalen Hurts

Jan. 13, 2025 15:38 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts felt little need to defend his pedestrian numbers in his first game in three weeks because of a concussion. The 131 yards passing. The 36 yards rushing. The missed throws. Going the entire second quarter without completing a pass. The...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Jan. 10, 2025 17:15 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Out of NFL concussion protocol, Jalen Hurts is ready to roll for the Eagles. With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles (14-3) are close to full strength in the starting lineup for their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay. “You...

Lions enter playoffs tops in the NFC for first time as they try to reach the Super Bowl

Jan. 09, 2025 19:31 PM EST

The Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game of the 2024 regular season had a playoff vibe to it. The spoils for the Lions (15-2) were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout, increasing their chances of finally making it to a Super...

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

Jan. 09, 2025 16:35 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts returned to Eagles practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion without cameras and social media posts and fans present to dissect his performance. As the only eyes available, Hurts’ teammates largely praised his comeback. ...

Barkley and Hurts sit as the Eagles tune up for the playoffs with a 20-13 win over the Giants

Jan. 05, 2025 17:49 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley traded his No. 26 jersey for a T-shirt that celebrated his 2,000 yards rushing this season and Jalen Hurts remained sidelined with a concussion. The list of Philadelphia Eagles players who sat out the regular-season finale against the New York...