It took seven years, but Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is just one win away from playing in the Super Bowl. When the Eagles host the Washington Commanders this weekend in the NFC Championship,

The Philadelphia Eagles are moving onto the NFC championship thanks to some late-game heroics from star running back Saquon Barkley in Sunday’s 28-22 divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Each week Saquon Barkley steps out onto the field for the Philadelphia Eagles it becomes more evident that they secured one of the greatest free agent signings in not only the team's history, but in the entire league.

Saquon Barkley won’t win the MVP award, but it’s hard to argue that he’s not the NFL’s real MVP this season.

In the Eagles’ 28-22 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Barkley totaled 26 carries for 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns, both of which were long runs of 62 and 78 yards. His second rushing score proved to be the game-winning touchdown to lift the Eagles to their second playoff win of the year and book a spot in the NFC title game.

Barkley was not re-signed by the Giants but stayed in the NFC East and signed with the Eagles. New York likely regrets letting Barkley go. The former Penn State star rushed for over 2,000 yards during his first year in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley missed out on the rushing record, but he could break an even bigger NFL record against the Commanders.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is keeping his eyes on the prize. Now that the Birds have defeated the Los Angeles Rams—and Barkley himself had an absolutely stunning game, complete with 205 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns over 60 yards each—the 27-year-old superstar has issued a short but sweet message (presumably) for his team and his mentality moving forward.