Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts are among the most-respected signal-callers in the NFL, but which one will win on Sunday?
After the outstanding win against the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay took the opportunity to highlight his team's strengths in what serves as a warning to quarterback Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams-Philadelphia Eagles game in the NFC playoffs on Sunday is a rematch of a regular-season meeting. On Nov. 24, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley broke loose for 255 rushing yards, including touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards, in Philadelphia’s 37-20 victory.
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Jalen Hurts, in his first game since suffering a concussion on Dec. 22, started hot by completing his first six passes. Then he went cold by missing seven straight before recovering in time to lead the Eagles to a hard-fought 22-10 win Sunday.
His struggles were amplified by pressure as the Packers began putting extra defenders up to the line of scrimmage to stress the Eagles’ protection plans. According to Pro Football Focus, Hurts was 2-for-8 for 19 yards when pressured and had a passer rating of just 39.6.
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings in the wild card round, but the challenge ahead is much bigger. On Sunday, the Rams go to Philly to play against the Eagles fighting for a spot in the NFC Championship Game.
Hurts was a full participant in practice Thursday, with the Eagles gaining key assets just before the playoffs begin.
The Eagles have already beaten the Packers once this season and they're clearly the favorites in this game. Also, if momentum between the regular season and the playoffs means anything, the Packers couldn't be coming in to this Wild Card matchup on a worse note.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant darts straight for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold on speedy sack.
In this season’s Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, the Los Angeles Rams are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6), versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The action starts at 3 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses injury updates, growth of the defensive line since the Week 12 matchup, the danger quarterback Jalen Hurts presents, and more heading into Sunday's Division Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.