New Orleans
Saints
16-3
29
FINAL
45
Philadelphia
Eagles
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New Orleans Saints 45-29, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. With both teams vying for glory, the Eagles showcased their dominance, powered by an impressive offensive display.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for three touchdowns while efficiently managing the offense. Running back Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up 197 rushing yards and consistently keeping the Saints' defense on their heels. DeVonta Smith also made his mark, amassing 122 receiving yards, giving Hurts a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, with Andrew Mukuba leading the team in tackles. Nolan Smith Jr. contributed significantly with two sacks, putting pressure on Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for 262 yards but struggled to find the end zone. The game's turning point came when Cooper DeJean intercepted Shough twice, swinging momentum firmly in favor of Philadelphia and sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 262 | 2 | 2 | 79.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 225 | 3 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 197 | 10.4 | 26 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 159 | 9.9 | 25 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylon Staley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Watkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 122 | 30.5 | 65 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 34 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 66 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 32 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Watkins | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 60 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

