Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith contributed four receptions for 27 yards in the team's 28-22 Divisional Round victory over the Los Angeles Rams. While the Eagles relied heavily on Saquon Barkley's dominant ground game,
DeVonta Smith wanted to slap Eagles teammate Saquon Barkley for sliding to stop the clock in stead of going for a touchdown.
Our expert picks on whether the Philadelphia Eagles can end the Los Angeles Rams' season in the NFL Division Round Playoff game
Barkley emerged from the bye rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 and went on to deliver an MVP-caliber season. He topped the 100-yard mark in nine of his 11 post-bye regular-season games and finished with 2,005 rushing yards.
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.
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.
There’s no shortage of people angry at Saquon Barkley for his game ... Mics caught Eagles wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith playfully cursing out Barkley on the sidelines and telling him ...
The Rams should utilize Christian Rozeboom and Omar Speights more often, opting for heavier boxes and a stronger commitment to stopping the run. It might come at the expense of snaps for their defensive backs, but Philadelphia’s rushing attack is what wins this team games, not throwing the ball.
Philadelphia defeated L.A. in Week 12 when Saquon Barkley had 302 total yards. Rams safety says "limiting explosive plays" is key to getting a win.
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Eagles players Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith discussed playing in the snow during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field.