A snowstorm could not cease Philadelphia Eagles operating again Saquon Barkley from making a home name in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams.
Late within the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s dwelling sport, the Eagles handed the ball to Barkley on a 1st-and-10 at their 22-yard line. He burst by means of an enormous gap and scored a 78-yard landing, giving the Eagles a 28-15 lead. (Philadelphia kicker Jake Elliott missed the extra-point try.)
Clearly, Barkley is not a fair-weather RB. In keeping with Subsequent Gen Stats, he clocked a high velocity of 20.78 MPH on the 78-yard TD.
Late within the first quarter in opposition to L.A., when it wasn’t snowing, Barkley recorded the same speed on a 62-yard TD run.
Though the Rams scored another TD, Barkley’s large TD run sealed a 28-22 win for the Eagles. The RB completed with 26 carries for 205 dashing yards and two dashing scores.
Philadelphia will host the Washington Commanders within the NFC Championship Recreation subsequent Sunday, the place it ought to proceed to lean on Barkley.
