Saquon Barkley Had NFL World In Awe With His Incredible TD Run vs. Commanders

You can't stop Saquon.

Barkley scored the Eagles' first touchdown on Sunday. / @FOX

After it took the Washington Commanders a 17-play, eight-minute drive to score the first three points of the NFC championship game, the Philadelphia Eagles answered with just one rep.

On Philly's first play from scrimmage on Sunday afternoon, running back Saquon Barkley took a pitch from quarterback Jalen Hurts and broke a few tackles before scampering 60 yards for a touchdown.

Take a look at the incredible play:

SAQUON ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

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— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

The NFL world couldn't believe it. Here's a look at some of the best reactions from social media:

SAQUON. BARKLEY. TO. THE. HOUSE. pic.twitter.com/e7tU1nKlwS

— New Heights (@newheightshow) January 26, 2025

Bruh Saquon is unreal 😂

— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 26, 2025

Pack the box, run outside the box.

Saquon.

Incredible.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 26, 2025

Commanders: *Long, calculated 20 play drive to score 3 points*

Eagles: *Gives the ball to Saquon Barkley once* pic.twitter.com/21G64dbeVC

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 26, 2025

Dawg saquon is is best player in the NFL!

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) January 26, 2025

Saquon hitting the “calm down” celebration after that is insane. What a human. pic.twitter.com/AVIhlNEsLx

— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) January 26, 2025

This is one of the greatest seasons of a professional athlete in the history of organized sports. I am forever grateful to bear witness. @saquon @Eagles

— Rob McElhenney (@RMcElhenney) January 26, 2025

Saquon today pic.twitter.com/nnHjnZDi5e

— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) January 26, 2025

“The commanders really have to contain Saquon Barkley”

Saquon on the first play of the game:

pic.twitter.com/c3NojOvUZi

— Riley (@Ri_S_OB) January 26, 2025

at this point they gotta start putting photos of saquon barkley in churches, schools, and government buildings.

— gabb (@gabbgoudy) January 26, 2025

Commanders defenders trying to keep up with Saquon Barkley today:pic.twitter.com/oHOFux2x7W

— ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) January 26, 2025

Barkley's long run gave Philadelphia a 7-3 lead over Washington. His next carry—from the four-yard line—extended said lead, with the Eagles up 14-3 late in the first quarter.

Whoever comes out victorious in this one at Lincoln Financial Field will take on the winner of Bills-Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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