Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y. Named finalists for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award,
"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.
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.
Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
The New York Giants continue to look worse after Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley powered his team to the NFC Championship Game.
Philadelphia will host the Commanders next weekend thanks to Barkley rushing for 205 yards and two touchdowns and the Eagles defense recovering two key fumbles
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles rode into the NFC Championship Game on the strength of Saquon Barkley and the defense, knocking off the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the divisional round on Sunday. In other words, nothing has changed.
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 Los Angeles Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC championship game for the second time in three seasons.
The Eagles running back may have iced the game for the Eagles with a 78-yard touchdown run, sprinting through the left side of the line and hitting the jets for the touchdown. An extra point gives the Eagles a 28-15 lead with 4:36 remaining.
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 rushed for 255 yards and scored on runs of 70 and 72 yards in a 37-20 victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium.