The Washington Commanders understand that containing Saquon Barkley is of the utmost importance if they wanted to upset the rival Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. They failed to do so on the Eagles' first play from scrimmage en route to an ugly 55-23 loss.

Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley and his family celebrate their NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders.

Saquon Barkley sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown on his first carry of the NFC championship game and the Eagles running back had a 4-yard scoring run on his second carry to roaring “MVP!