The Philadelphia Eagles are moving onto the NFC championship thanks to some late-game heroics from star running back Saquon Barkley in Sunday’s 28-22 divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams.
The Eagles had a couple of key players pick up injuries in Sunday's win over the Rams and head coach Nick Sirianni didn't have much of an update on either one during a Monday press conference.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) pumps his fist as snow continues to fall during the fourth quarter of an NFL Divisional Round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won, 28-22. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts says he'll see how his knee responds in the upcoming week after Sunday's Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Jalen Hurts was clearly limited by his knee injury. What that means for him, Saquon Barkley for NFC Championship game
With the Lions' playoff loss, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are free to take head coaching positions that are offered. Detroit coach Dan Campbell says he expect to lose both coordinators, though he hasn't heard of any hirings.
That's because Hurts went down in a tie game late in the third quarter when he was sacked by Jaylen McCullough at the Rams' 27-yard line. Hurts was slow to get up and was limping. He stayed in the game and handed off to Barkley on third down.
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles did just enough to get past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, battling through the snow to win 28-22 and punch their ticket to the NFC championship. Hurts was solid throughout the game, and started off the scoring for the Eagles with an impressive 44-yard touchdown run on the opening drive.
Hurts suffered an apparent leg injury in the win against the Rams, and it remains to be seen how much it might hamper him in the NFC championship game.
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 on Sunday, punching their ticket to their second NFC Championship game appearance in the last three seasons. This was another example of the Eagles simply finding a way to win a football game.