Even Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley isn't sure why he smacked his helmet twice on his 78-yard touchdown run against the Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 2:48 left in the game to help pull the Rams within a score. Los Angeles forced the Eagles to go three and out on their next drive, but the Rams’ push to win the game ended at the Philadelphia 22-yard line.
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.
Saquon Barkley dashed through the snow for touchdown runs of 78 and 62 yards and finished with 205 yards rushing, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run and the Philadelphia Eagles held on against the turnover-happy Los Angeles Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC championship game for the second time in three seasons.
Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns, including one in the fourth quarter, as the Eagles beat the Rams, 28-22, to advance in the NFL playoffs.
Running back sensation Saquon Barkley rushed in two touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the snow to reach the NFC Championship game on Sunday (Monday in Manila). The Eagles will host NFC East divisional rivals the Washington Commanders next Sunday for a place in the Super Bowl.
Barkley dashed through the snow for 205 rushing yards, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run and the Eagles held on to advance to the NFC Championship Game for the second time in three seasons.
Saquon Barkley finished with 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the snow, and the Philadelphia Eagles escaped with a 28-22 win over the visiting Los Angeles Rams in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday afternoon.
Saquon Barkley came up big against the Rams for the second time this season, and the Eagles' defense did just enough to help the Birds advance to the NFC championship game vs. Washington.
Barkley continued his terrific first year on the Eagles with 205 yards and two long TDs to defeat L.A. in snowy Philadelphia.
The Rams had an opportunity to beat the Eagles on their last drive, reaching the red zone, but came up short, 28-22, in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.