Saquon Barkley powered the Eagles' offense all day, but it was his two long touchdown scampers that proved the difference in the win over the Rams.
The snow pelted all over Lincoln Financial Field in the second half, a time when the Philadelphia Eagles defense rose to the occasion. Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith forced two fumbles in the snow that led to two fourth-quarter field goals as the Eagles outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the snow to advance to the NFC Championship game.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the NFC Championship Game after defeating the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday,
Saquon Barkley received praise from former teammate Odell Beckham Jr. following the Philadelphia Eagles' 28-22 divisional-round win over the Los Angeles
Barkley was not re-signed by the Giants but stayed in the NFC East and signed with the Eagles. New York likely regrets letting Barkley go. The former Penn State star rushed for over 2,000 yards during his first year in Philadelphia.
Case in point: Ahead of his explosive 78-yard touchdown run in Sunday evening's divisional-round victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley asked for the play call that led to the score.
The Philadelphia Eagles running back has been one of the best players in the league this season and he showed up big versus the Rams in the playoffs.
Whether the Rams or any other foe, the refrain is familiar for the NFL MVP candidate: “I just want to make plays for the team.”
I know, I know: we've already gotten clarity from Saquon Barkley about what he said to Jalen Hurts before the Philadelphia Eagles running back took off for an incredible 78-yard run in the fourth quarter of the team's win over the Los Angeles Rams.
It was a party in Philly on Sunday night after the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams in a snowy affair to advance to the NF
The Philadelphia Eagles are now one win away from the Super Bowl. Behind Saquon Barkley's two explosive touchdown runs and a defense that held on late, the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the NFC divisional round game on a snowy Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.