The party was on at Lincoln Financial Field. The confetti was falling, and the stage was set. But Saquon Barkley was heading through the southwest tunnel of the stadium as Eagles fans serenaded him with “MVP” chants.
Saquon Barkley is already in the record books thanks to his illustrious debut for the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season this year.
When Saquon Barkley saw what will likely become the lasting image of the Eagles' snowy playoff win, his first instinct was to see if he could get it taken down.
Saquon Barkley’s latest masterpiece carried the Eagles to a 28-22 win over the Rams and a spot in the NFC championship game.
A snowstorm couldn't stop Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley from making a house call in Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
Saquon Barkley stole the show in the snow, but there was plenty to see as the Eagles advanced past the Rams to the NFC championship game.
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.
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.
The Rams face a massive challenge in the Divisional round as the defense must stop the NFL's leading rusher Saquon Barkley.
Saquon Barkley dashed through the snow for touchdown runs of 78 and 62 yards and finished with 205 yards rushing, Jalen Hurts had a 44-yard scoring run and the Philadelphia Eagles held on against the
Saquon Barkley ran through the snow and the Rams, and Jalen Carter made the biggest sack of the Eagles' season to send the Birds to the NFC Championship Game.
Saquon Barkley ran for 205 yards and two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed over the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 in the NFC Division Round game that turned into a snow-covered blizzard of epic proportions.