Eagles To Host Rams in Divisional Round

By: James Tatum
Sideline Sports Network

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round on
Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
In their previous encounter during Week 12, the Eagles secured a 37-20 victory over the Rams
at SoFi Stadium. Running back Saquon Barkley was instrumental in that win, setting a team
record with 255 rushing yards and two long touchdowns.
The Eagles enter this matchup as six-point favorites, with the over/under set at 43.5 points.

Key Matchups to Watch:
● Eagles’ Offensive Line vs. Rams’ Pass Rush: The Rams’ defense was dominant in
their Wild Card win over the Minnesota Vikings, recording nine sacks. The Eagles’
offensive line will need to be at its best to protect quarterback Jalen Hurts.
● Saquon Barkley vs. Rams’ Run Defense: After his record-setting performance in
Week 12, the Rams will be focused on containing Barkley to prevent a repeat.
● Matthew Stafford vs. Eagles’ Secondary: Stafford has been efficient in recent games,
throwing only one interception in the last two months. The Eagles’ secondary, which
secured three interceptions in their Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, will aim
to disrupt his rhythm.
● Both teams have momentum, with the Eagles boasting a 12-6 against-the-spread (ATS)
record and the Rams at 10-8 ATS. Philadelphia’s strong home-field advantage and
previous success against Los Angeles position them favorably, but the Rams’ recent
form suggests a competitive matchup.
The winner of this game will advance to the NFC Championship, bringing them one step closer
to the Super Bowl. Fans can anticipate a thrilling contest between two well-matched teams.

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