Eagles survive against Rams 28-22, will host NFC Championship Game vs. Commanders

Can you breathe yet?

After a drama-filled fourth quarter, the Eagles survived a snowy divisional round game against the Rams 28-22.

The Eagles appeared to have secured a commanding victory when Saquon Barkley broke free for a 78-yard touchdown run, extending their fourth-quarter lead to 13 points with 4:36 remaining in regulation.

But the Rams had other plans. Cutting the lead to six with 2:51 left to play, Los Angeles got the ball back and reached the red zone with a final chance to win.

Ultimately, Vic Fangio’s defense came up big in the clutch. Jalen Carter delivered a crucial sack on third-and-3, and Stafford’s fourth-and-11 pass to Puka Nacua sailed out of bounds, sealing the Eagles’ spot in the NFC Championship Game.

JALEN CARTER SACK!

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Saquon Barkley was the undisputed star of the game, racking up 205 rushing yards — the fifth-most in a single playoff game — and scoring two touchdowns on 26 carries.

Barkley’s numbers against the Rams this season were nothing short of a cheat code: 52 carries, 534 yards, and 4 touchdowns all over 60 yards.

Jalen Hurts finished the day 15/20 passing for 128 yards and added 70 yards on the ground. His 44-yard score put the Eagles up early. He came out of the game briefly after getting folded up on a sack but stated afterward he expects to play next week.

The Eagles are now slated for an NFC East battle against the Commanders, with a trip to Super Bowl 59 on the line.

SAQUON BARKLEY 78 YARDS GOOOOODBYE!

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