Rams-Eagles on Divisional Round Sunday: What We Learned from Philadelphia’s 28-22 win
The Philadelphia Eagles managed a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in their Divisional Round showdown on Sunday. Despite a valiant effort from quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams ultimately fell short as Philly staved off elimination with a pair of touchdown passes from Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter.
Here are a few key takeaways from the contest:
• The Eagles’ offense sputtered for much of the first three quarters, but Hurts and the Philly offense finally broke out in the final period. Hurts tossed touchdown passes to DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown in the fourth, helping the Eagles erase a 13-3 deficit.
• Hertha’s defense struggled to contain Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who exploited weaknesses in their secondary for multiple big plays. However, the Eagles’ unit made crucial stops late in the game, including a decisive interception from safety Marcus Epps.
• With the win, the Eagles also earned a chance to defend their Super Bowl title from last season. They will face off against either the Dallas Cowboys or the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game next Sunday.
• Despite the loss, the Rams’ quarterfinal appearance was their ninth in the last 11 years under head coach Sean McVay, continuing a remarkable run of success for the franchise.