NFL playoff results: Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles advance to conference championship
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley may have 2,005 rushing yards this season to move into eighth on the all-time list, but it was his quarterback Jalen Hurts who had the first burst in Philly against the Rams, and a 44-yarder on the opening Scored a touchdown. Drive – longest drive of his career.
Los Angeles responded with a Tyler Higbee touchdown, before Barkley ran for a 62-yard score.
The Rams kicked a field goal to cut the halftime lead to 13–10, and as the snow became heavy after intermission, both teams kicked a field goal in the third quarter.
Hurts injured his knee on the Eagles’ drive, and on their next possession he was fumbled in his own end zone for a safety, making the score 16–15.
The Rams then fumbled on consecutive drives, the Eagles punished each error with a field goal, and the game was over after Barkley again made a clear run, this time from 72 yards with less than five minutes remaining. Made it 28-15 with time remaining.
However, Los Angeles struck back with a Colby Parkinson touchdown and then forced the Eagles to punt three quick times, meaning they got the ball back with just over two minutes remaining.
Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who led the Rams to Super Bowl glory in 2022, has produced 51 game-winning drives and seemed poised for another when Puka Nakua took the Rams to Philly’s 21-yard line. Took a brilliant catch on his shoulder.
But the Eagles’ defense held firm to ensure they reached their second NFC Championship Game in three years, ultimately losing to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57.
