Heroes, zeros from NFC Championship game: Zack Baun was everywhere

Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Eagles’ 55-23 thrashing of the Commanders in Sunday’s NFC Championship game:Saquon Barkley shrugged off a right calf injury and carried 15 times for 118 yards and three touchdowns.He scored touchdowns on his first two touches, including a dazzling 60-yarder on the Eagles’ first offensive snap.After a touchdown by Jalen Hurts, Jeremy McNichols fumbled the ensuing kickoff return and it was recovered by the Eagles, who converted the turnover into a second touchdown in a 65-second span late in the first half.As good as Barkley has been, another free agent addition has been brilliant for the Eagles.

Defensive Player of the Year candidate Zack Baun forced a fumble and recovered another to go with his 12 tackles.459: Total offensive yards by the Eagles, who scored touchdowns on eight of their first 11 possessions.“It don’t matter if you don’t win it, right? The most special thing you can do is win a Super Bowl.” — Saquon Barkley...