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The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX, and the influence of the Georgia Bulldogs is impossible to ignore. On Sunday, during the NFC Championshipgame, the Eagles leaned heavily on former Bulldogs like Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith to dominate the Washington Commanders in a record-setting 55-23 victory.
Carter and Smith, pivotal players on Georgia's recent national championship teams, have brought that winning pedigree straight to Philadelphia. Carter's sheer dominance on the defensive line and Smith's relentless speed off the edge have been game-changers for the Eagles. Even though Nakobe Dean is currently sidelined with an injury, and rookie Kelee Ringo's role is primarily on special teams, the Bulldogs' fingerprints are all over this team's success.
It wasn't always smooth sailing for the Eagles this season. By the end of September, they sat at 2-2, reeling from a blowout loss to Tampa Bay and facing serious questions about head coach Nick Sirianni's future. But the talent was always there, and since then, Philadelphia has won 15 of their last 16 games, proving they were built for a deep playoff run.
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Against Washington, the Eagles showcased a complete performance. Jalen Hurts was in peak form, throwing for 246 yards and rushing for three touchdowns. Saquon Barkley added his own fireworks with 118 rushing yards and three scores, including a 60-yard touchdown on his first carry. The defense, fortified by their Georgia core, capitalized on four Commanders turnovers, turning each into a touchdown.
Jayden Daniels battles, but Eagles' Georgia pipeline powers Super Bowl push
Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels fought valiantly, throwing for 255 yards and two total touchdowns. But costly mistakes and penalties derailed their chances, leaving Daniels to shoulder much of the load against a Philadelphia team firing on all cylinders.
For Eagles fans, the connection to Georgia football feels like a cheat code. How did so much elite college talent from one program end up in Philadelphia? Other NFL teams are probably asking the same question.
Now, the Eagles head to New Orleans with confidence riding high. Their slow start to the season is a distant memory, and their current form makes them the team to beat. With a roster built on both veteran leadership and young Bulldogs' dominance, Philadelphia seems poised to turn this remarkable run into a championship moment.