Before Jordan Mailata was garnering praise for his football prowess, he was tearing things up on an entirely different playing surface - the rugby pitch.
Saquon Barkley powered the Eagles' offense all day, but it was his two long touchdown scampers that proved the difference in the win over the Rams.
Running backs matter again, and Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley is leading that charge. The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship Game after pulling away late over the Los Angeles Rams in snowy conditions on Sunday.
Neither freezing rain, sleet or snow is stopping Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata from his normal gameday preparations.
Jalen Hurts did his job, for the most part. Oren Burks and Isaiah Rodgers step into key spots because of injuries.
Saquon Barkley keeps finding ways to rewrite the record book, and more importantly keeps finding ways to carry the Eagles on his back.
Saquon Barkley rushes for more than 200 yards against the Rams again as the Eagles advance to the NFC championship game against the Commanders.
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PHILADELPHIA – Saquon Barkley doesn’t just take the ball, look for a little crack in the line, and start running. His preparation begins during the week, and on
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, linebacker Zack Baun, offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata were among the notable players who didn’t make it, but they still could get voted to the Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro team, which is selected by media members.
Philadelphia held off a late rally by the Rams to punch its ticket to next Sunday’s NFC championship at home against the Commanders.