While the Eagles and their fans rightfully had fun celebrating the win last Sunday, NFL Films picked up a great moment between Philadelphia's offensive left tackle Jordan Mailata and Washington's linebacker Frankie Luvu shortly after the final whistle.
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles met for the third and final time of the 2024 season in the NFC Championship game. The Eagles came away with a 55-23 victory, although the score doesn't tell you much about how that game went.
Jordan Mailata and the Philadelphia Eagles booked their ticket to the Super Bowl last Monday, taking down the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. The Eagles will now face the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of the 2023 title decider,
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley opened up the NFC championship game on Sunday afternoon with a monster, 60-yard touchdown run. The scamper— on Philly's first play from scrimmage —put them up 7-3 and opened the floodgates toward their eventual 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders.
This Eagles offense demoralizes opponents. The Commanders' will was broken. One more performance like this, and the Eagles will be world champs.
Former NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz said Mailata “rag dolled” his opponent before labelling the Aussie as the “finest work” of Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. Given he’s arguably the most personable player in the Eagles locker room, the media were going to find him post-game.
With Mailata set to play in his second decider - with his first coming in 2023 - he is one of just four Australians to reach the NFL's big dance. The first-ever Aussie to play in a Super Bowl, former AFL star Ben Graham made history in 2005 when he crossed over to the NFL, becoming one of the league's top punters.
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata will take the “chip” he’s been carrying on his shoulder since a Super Bowl defeat two years ago with him to New Orleans after he and his Philadelphia Eagles earnT themselves a shot at redemption.
The San Francisco 49ers need to follow in the NFC rival Philadelphia Eagles’ footsteps in order to fortify the offensive and defensive lines.
Australian Jordan Mailata will get a second shot at a first Super Bowl ring after his Philadelphia Eagles won their way through to the NFL decider.
Great clip right here. Everything with Jordan Mailata on the mic is: Jordan laughing during @saquon‘s 60-yd TD run is DIABOLICAL 💀 pic.twitter.com/TFNEi5GiO3 — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 27,
The man mountain has added another chapter to the story of his extraordinary rise from NRL hopeful to NFL superstar.