Nick Sirianni and Jeffrey Lurie made some history with the Eagles Sunday, and so did their players during a 55-23 romp in the NFC championship game.
Nick Sirianni talks to his players about adversity often. He brings it up in team meetings, before games, after games. He even talked about it in his press conference after the Eagles beat the Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.
The Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season. The Eagles were 10-1 and flying high as the best team in the NFL in 2023.
Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia’s first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores.
The Eagles, given their loaded roster and unfulfilled aspirations from a year ago, were expected to be here — despite Terry Bradshaw’s puzzling question to owner Jeffrey Lurie on the trophy ...
The Eagles, given their loaded roster and unfulfilled aspirations from a year ago, were expected to be here — despite Terry Bradshaw’s bizarre question to owner Jeffrey Lurie on the trophy podium.
Bradshaw asked owner Jeffrey Lurie live from the podium after Eagles ... The quarterback has had his fair share of doubters and head coach Nick Sirianni's response was as emphatic as Lurie's.
The Eagles were indeed flying high as the best in the NFL, boasting a 10-1 record with a No. 1 seed, home-field advantage in the playoffs, and yes, a Super Bowl ring all ahead as credible goals.
Nick Sirianni overcomes his own adversity for another Super Bowl trip - NBCSP But he’s also a pretty good coach, especially for this team. And it’s time Sirianni gets his flowers. Next season, Sirianni is set to enter the final year of the five-year contract he signed when he was named the head coach in 2021.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown during the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Looking for a ticket to Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, 2025?
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles were indeed flying high as the best in the NFL, boasting a 10-1 record and with a No. 1 seed, home-field advantage in the playoffs, and yes, a Super Bowl ring all ahead as credible goals.