The NFL's financial landscape is being assessed through awards for the 12th straight year on CBSSports.com now that the Super Bowl LIX matchup is set. These awards differ from the traditional NFL honors because they are from an economic perspective emphasizing 2024 veteran acquisitions.

When Corey Clement first met Saquon Barkley, he noticed something in his eyes. It was Dec. 3, 2016, and the two running backs were facing off in the Big Ten championship game. Barkley was playing for Penn State and Clement was playing for the University of Wisconsin.

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports department share their thoughts and opinions on the Rams' season, the Dodgers' spending spree and the Lakers.

Saquon Barkley loves playing the Los Angeles Rams. On Sunday, in the Philadelphia Eagles' 28-22 win over Los Angeles in the divisional round, Barkley dominated the Rams for the second time this season.

Here are 24 things we'll remember about the 2024 season when it's all said and done: 1. Saquon Barkley leaves the New York Giants and runs wild: The star running back got big buck

It's Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams in NFL playoff game. Follow for live score updates and highlights, plus how to watch.

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.

When the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia ... loss to the Eagles. The Rams finished their first matchup against the Eagles with 290 yards on offense. Barkley finished the game with 255 rushing ...

hands the ball off to Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Los Angeles Rams ...

While the loaded Eagles expectedly lead the way with 12 top NFC playoff performers, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the surprising Commanders showed off their talent across the board as well. Here is our 2025 All-NFC playoff team:  Daniels helped power the Washington Commanders from having the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to their first NFC Championship game appearance since 1991.

Saquon Barkley has enjoyed a career year in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. His 2,005 yards rushing were an Eagles record and only 101 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s season record.