Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is known for his ability to score a chunk of rushing touchdowns by using the well-known “Tush Push.” That move allowed him to make NFL history in the playoffs that involves a record held by Hall of Famer Steve Young.
Hurts has three rushing touchdowns in the NFC Championship game against Washington, and his third score of the game pushed him past Steve Young for No. 1 in NFL history in postseason rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. #Eagles ' Jalen Hurts' ten rushing postseason TDs are the most for a QB in NFL history. He passed Steve Young.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship and made history on route to the 2025 Super Bowl.
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl-bound after defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23 on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship game. The Eagles' 55 points is the most all-time in a conference championship game. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 246 yards with one touchdown and had three rushing touchdowns.
Jalen Hurts came into the NFC Championship Game under a lot of pressure. The Philadelphia Eagles were winning games due to Saquon Barkley’s brilliance, but the team’s quarterback’s inconsistency left many doubting Philadelphia’s chances of winning the Super Bowl.
The Eagles punched their ticket to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans after beating the Commanders in the NFC championship.
Young will remain on IR for a third consecutive playoff game, but his 21-day practice window won't expire until Jan. 29, so he could still be available for the Super Bowl in the event that the Eagles advance over Washington. The second-year nose tackle is attempting to make his 2024 debut.
The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC Championship game here on Sunday afternoon.The winner will advance to represent the conference at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on Feb.