Jurgens: 'It Took F--king Everything' to Play vs. Commanders, Will Play in Super Bowl

Competing in the NFC title game required a big physical effort from Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens, but he expects to be good to go for Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.

"It took f--king everything," Jurgens told reporters of playing in Sunday's 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders. "It was a strange week. It was a long week, but it was a great f--king day."

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reported Saturday the 25-year-old was going to be sidelined for the conference championship due to a back injury. However, the team confirmed 90 minutes before kickoff he was active.

Jurgens was on the field for 27 offensive snaps and four special teams plays. Landon Dickerson started at center in the Pro Bowler's usual spot.

After the game, Jurgens said that "I'll be ready to go" for the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. The extended layoff between games will certainly aid in his recovery.

Throughout the season, the New York Giants have been a regular source of mockery with running back Saquon Barkley going for 2,005 yards on the ground. Time and again the Giants have had to relive their discussions over whether to retain Barkley, deciding ultimately to let him leave.

But the simple fact is that the 27-year-old wouldn't have enjoyed this kind of success if he had stayed in New York. Jurgens, who seamlessly replaced franchise legend Jason Kelce, has helped the Eagles maintain an elite run-blocking unit.

Barkley and the running game figure to be an integral part of Philly's offensive game plan when the Eagles attempt to end Kansas City's three-peat bid. Even if he's not all the way back to 100 percent, having Jurgens available in the middle of the line will be a big luxury.