Sean McVay sums up what makes the Eagles so dangerous

The The Los Angeles Rams cruised past the Minnesota Vikings with a dominant 27-9 win in Monday night’s wild card game. Rams head coach Sean McVay offered his thoughts as his team prepares for the upcoming clash with Philadelphia Eagles.

“They’re real,” McVeigh emphasized. “Obviously, we have a familiarity. I jumped on them a bit this morning. This defense is outstanding. Their offense … we know how tough they are to defend in terms of the different things they can present in the run game and how good they are on the offensive line. They have great skill.”

Head coach of the Eagles Nick Sirianni has an unblemished record against Sean McVay and the Rams, winning both meetings 2-0. Furthermore, both wins were on the road in LA, and they won each by at least two touchdowns.

However, this time, the Eagles will host the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. They last met in Week 12 of the 2024 season, when the Eagles cruised to a 37-20 victory.

Saquon Barkley torched LA’s defense, setting franchise records with 255 yards and two touchdowns. Jalen Hurts’ top receiver, AJ Brown, played a key role, catching six passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.

The Eagles dominated the Rams, outgaining them by 191 yards with 481 total yards compared to the Rams’ 290.

Sean McVay comments on the Eagles

“Obviously (Eagles RB) Saquon (Barkley) is probably going to win Offensive Player of the Year. We have a lot of respect for (Eagles KB) Jalen Hurts. I think (Eagles TE Dallas) Goedert … you watch him make a big play, catch the bubble for a touchdown and stiff guys the other day. They’re in this position for a reason and we’re looking forward to the challenge of going, I promise you that,” McVay continued.

Since then, Sean McVay and the Rams have won six of their last seven games, with their only loss coming in Week 18 against Seattle, when they moved their stars and started backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

How will things change Sunday when the Rams face Barkley, a running back who rushed for 119 yards on 25 carries against the Packers?

The Rams displayed a dominant pass rush against the Vikings, tying an NFL postseason record with nine sacks.

Philadelphia is currently the favorite for this match, although the odds could change by the time the game starts, which seems reasonable. The Eagles have been the more consistent team all season, but some might argue they didn’t do enough in their playoff win over the Green Bay Packers.

Only one will remain between the Eagles and the Rams

The Eagles have shown potential to advance further in the postseason, and Saquon Barkley has brought the talent needed to make a deep run.

Tyler Higbee, who suffered a chest injury during the game against the Vikings, was released from the hospital and returned to Los Angeles with the team on Monday night. McVay confirmed that Higbee was taken to the hospital after spitting up blood, but had no further information. however, McVeigh stated that Higbee he fully expects to be ready for Sunday’s game.

McVay noted that the Rams intended to stay in Southern California before heading to Philadelphia on Saturday.

Despite McVay conceding the Eagles’ win over the Rams earlier in the season, circumstances have changed. The The Rams now aim to create a plan to challenge the Eagles on their home turf.