Eagles vs. Rams Divisional Round playoff game preview and predictions

How are you feeling about this matchup?

Vibe check: it’s hard not to feel really good about the Philadelphia Eagles right now.

With the Washington Commanders beating the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, the Birds are just one win away from hosting the NFC Championship Game.

The Eagles simply cannot blow this opportunity. They must beat the Los Angeles Rams.

We know they’re capable of doing it. They beat the Rams decisively back in Week 12. Saquon Barkley might not go for 302 yards from scrimmage again but he’s still going to be pretty difficult to stop. Combine his efforts with Jalen Hurts taking care of the ball and the defense playing lights out like they usually do … and the Eagles should win this game. There’s a reason they’re 6.5-point home favorites.

Of course, the Lions entered Saturday night as 9.5-point home favorites before losing to Washington. What should happen doesn’t always happen.

I can’t imagine the Eagles will take the Rams lightly, though. They know Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have previously won a Super Bowl. They just saw how LA’s pass rush is capable of causing problems.

It would be pretty surprising if the ride ends here. It just doesn’t feel like that’s what’s going to happen.

I expect the Eagles to come out on top.

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Score prediction: 28 to 19, Eagles win

Bold prediction: Cooper DeJean gets his first career interception.

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