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.
After a strong win over the Vikings, Rams head coach Sean McVay prepares for a tough matchup against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles in the NFL divisional round.
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 Philadelphia Eagles should be eyeing the quarterback position very closely right now. Philadelphia star quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in Wee
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.
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.
Hurts was a full participant in practice Thursday, with the Eagles gaining key assets just before the playoffs begin.
With the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Commanders' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, the Commanders will play the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round,
The Rams (10-7) are heading to Philadelphia for a must-see NFC Divisional Round matchup against the host Eagles (14-3) at what could be a snowy Lincoln Financial Field. The Rams are buoyed by a dominant performance in their 27-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, securing their eighth postseason win under Head Coach Sean McVay.
It was notable throughout the game that the offense, which has been exceptional throughout most of the season, was experiencing some woes. This could be credited to Hurts missing the last two games of the season and they needed time for the chemistry to be regained, but Hurts would downplay the sentiments.
Saquon Barkley set a franchise record with 255 yards rushing in Philadelphia’s 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 24 and had touchdown runs of 70 and 72 yards.