Rams Urged to Act Fast in Containing Saquon Barkley Against Eagles
The Rams are gearing up to face the Eagles, focusing on stopping Saquon Barkley to secure a win in the divisional round.
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Los Angeles: Safety Quentin Lake and the Rams know they need to keep a close eye on Saquon Barkley if they want to beat the Eagles. Last time they faced him, he ran all over them.
In that game on November 24, Barkley rushed for a whopping 255 yards and scored two long touchdowns. It was a tough loss for the Rams, and they learned a lot from it.
Coach Sean McVay pushed his team to step up after that defeat. They went on to win five straight games, showing they could bounce back strong.
Now, they’re coming off a big win against the Vikings and are ready to take on the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. McVay knows the Eagles are a serious threat.
“They’re real,” he said, pointing out that the Eagles have a lot of talent, including Barkley, quarterback Jalen Hurts, and some great receivers.
Barkley has been a standout this season, rushing for over 2,000 yards. The Rams are aware they need to contain him to have a shot at winning.
McVay emphasized the importance of urgency in their game plan. The Rams had a strong pass rush against the Vikings, but they know stopping Barkley is crucial.
Defensive lineman Braden Fiske mentioned that getting the Eagles into tough situations will help them. They need to force third-and-longs to limit Barkley’s impact.
Lake echoed this sentiment, saying they need to limit explosive plays and find ways to make big plays on defense. If they can do that, they’ll have a good chance to win.
In other news, tight end Tyler Higbee is recovering after a chest injury but is expected to be ready for the game. The Rams are staying focused and hopeful as they prepare for this big matchup.