Eagles star Saquon Barkley has heartwarming reaction to rookie teammate's first career TD in NFC Championship

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in a game that was never close thanks to Saquon Barkley. Colin Cowherd discusses what makes the Eagles so special, and if anyone can stop Saquon Barkley.

Saquon Barkley found the end zone three times for his Philadelphia Eagles, as they walloped the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship to cement their spot in Super Bowl LIX. 

But it was the last touchdown scored for Philadelphia that had Barkley jumping and screaming for joy, and there’s a big reason why. 

Will Shipley, the rookie out of Clemson, is the third string running back for the Eagles. With Barkley getting the lion’s share, and veteran Kenneth Gainwell spelling him for snaps throughout the season, Shipley has mainly played special teams while getting some time in blowouts. 

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Eagles running back Will Shipley reacts during the game against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 8, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Well, a blowout win is what occurred at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, and Shipley was given that moment where he could pad the stats a bit. But what transpired was a career first for the young running back, as he scored his first-ever NFL touchdown. 

And cameras on the FOX broadcast caught Barkley’s reaction, which was simply heartwarming. 

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He went ballistic on the sideline, jumping up and down and screaming as Shipley celebrated on the field. And what was even more impressive than the two-yard score was Shipley’s 57-yard dash down the field that put the Eagles in the red zone once again. 

Shipley had just 82 yards on 30