Big first half, first NFL TD for Clemson pro Will Shipley in NFC Championship

The Eagles entered the half up 27-15 on the Washington Commanders, where Shipley racked up 60 kick return yards and a forced fumble. (Photo: Eric Hartline / USATODAY)

Brandon Rink - Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer - Sunday, January 26 2025

Will Shipley was the first Eagle to touch the ball in the first half of the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff game to precede one touchdown Sunday, and he made the play to set up Philly's last TD of the first half as well.

Later, he got into the end zone himself.

The Eagles entered the half up 27-15 on the Washington Commanders, where Shipley racked up 60 kick return yards and a forced fumble.

The Shipley forced fumble on the Washington kickoff return preceded the Eagles' last score of the half:

Here’s a look at Will Shipley forcing that fumble for the Eagles in the NFC Championship.

The former #Clemson RB is making plays 👀
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— Grayson Mann (@gray_mann21) January 26, 2025

Shipley also had a 35-yard kickoff return on Philly's first possession that preceded a 60-yard Saquon Barkley touchdown run.

With the game in hand and Philadephia's backup out, Shipley got to shine as a ballcarrier as well with a 57-yard dash and later scored his first career NFL touchdown:

Will Shipley takes off for 57 yards!

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Rookie Will Shipley secures the 50-burger 🍔

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He also had a 28-yard kickoff return in the second half.

Shipley was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Eagles. He tallied 30 carries for 82 yards in the regular season, to go with four catches for 35 yards and five solo tackles.

Saquon Barkley asked about the Eagles’ team effort postgame and shouts out Clemson alum Will Shipley. pic.twitter.com/q8GgarlAOL
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) January 26, 2025

Will Shipley in the NFC Championship Game:

1️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ All-Purpose Yards
2️⃣ Tackles
1️⃣ Forced Fumble
1️⃣ Touchdown

Have a day, @willshipley2021!! pic.twitter.com/jsUlDo4Lbc
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) January 26, 2025

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