PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The number two-seeded Philadelphia Eagles will host the number four-seeded Los Angeles Rams this weekend in one of two NFC Divisional round matchups. The two teams played during the regular season, and the Eagles came away with the win. However, the teams look different now than they did then. The Eagles are coming off a win against the Packers, but it was an ugly win. Their pass game was really lacking, and they are going to need to do a much better job this weekend if they want to advance to the NFC Championship game. The Rams, on the other hand, finished the season 9-3 in their final 12 games and 9-2 in the games Matthew Stafford played in. They then beat a 14-win Vikings team very handily in the Wild Card round and enter this matchup against the Eagles feeling very good about themselves despite being underdogs. Here are some bold predictions for the game:
Kyren Williams has 120 all-purpose yards
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Puka Nacua makes 10 catches and scores a TD
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 10: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts has 2 rushing TDs
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Saquon Barkley has 150 all-purpose yards
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Matthew Stafford throws for over 300 yards
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass during the first half of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Devonta Smith has more catches and yards than A.J. Brown
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 14: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after scoring a 63-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Cooper Kupp is held to 3 catches or less
INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 21: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball after a catch during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
