Saquon Barkley tore apart the Rams in the regular season. The Eagles running back did it again in the playoffs, punching Philadelphia's ticket to the NFC Championship.
"Saquon Barkley is the first player in NFL history with 4 rushing touchdowns of 60+ yards against a single opponent in his entire career (including playoffs). All 4 of the TDs came in 2 games vs. the Rams this season," OptaSTATS shared on X following the Eagles' win over the Rams.
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Saquon Barkley stole the show in the snow, but there was plenty to see as the Eagles advanced past the Rams to the NFC championship game.
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.
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
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.
Saquon Barkley ran for 205 yards and two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the NFC Division Round game that turned into a snow-covered blizzard of epic proportions.
The last time the Eagles faced the Rams, Saquon Barkley had a night to remember. Here's how he's faring in the NFC divisional game.
Barkley dashed through the snow for 205 yards rushing, 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.