This game had everything. The two teams were playing for the right to host the Commanders in the NFC Championship game, and there was great offense, clutch defense, big chunk plays, weather conditions, missed kicks, and even a safety. The Eagles came away with the win at the very end, but here are key things we learned from the game:
Jalen Hurts Taking Too Many Sacks
Some people will point to the weather, but in the first half, there wasn’t much precipitation, and the Eagles didn’t pass the ball well. Hurts held onto the ball way too long. He took way too many sacks (7), and that’s not championship football. It has to improve.
Matthew Stafford Is A Gamer
Stafford played a helluva game and made some big throws against one of the top defenses in the NFL. He did it on the road, in freezing cold weather and a blizzard in the second half. Down 13 points late, he manufactured 2 amazing drives that gave his team a chance to win. In the end, the Eagles defense made one last big play.
Saquon Is The Eagles Missing Piece
What is there to say about Saquon Barkley that hasn’t already been said? He had a 62-yard TD and 78-yard TD in this game, and his TDs were the difference on the scoreboard, too. The entire offense runs through him, and without him, the Eagles don’t win. He finished the game with over 200 yards.
The Rams Stars Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua Are Clutch
Heading into the final five minutes of the game, they had 5 catches combined for under 60 yards, but in crunch time, they made 6 catches for nearly 100 yards and set the Rams up with a chance to win at the end.
The Eagles Can Be Run On For Chunk Yards
Kyren Williams broke big runs against the Eagles top-ranked defense, picking up huge chunk yards. He had a 20+ yarder and 30+ yarder, and both led to points for the Rams. Williams had over 100 rush yards for the game. The Commanders are a good running team, so this is something to watch.
