Leading into Sunday’s snowy showdown in South Philly, the forecast wasn’t the only thing getting Eagles fans hyped. Saquon Barkley hinted he might reach out
The weather forecast for Sunday isn't locked in, but snow is on the table when the Eagles and Rams meet, bringing back memories of the 2013 Snow Bowl between the Lions and Eagles.
With snow forecast in Philadelphia for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley plans to phone a friend who has been there before: LeSean McCoy.
The last time the Eagles faced the Los Angeles Rams, Saquon Barkley broke LeSean McCoy’s single-game franchise rushing record. This time around, he could have his eye on an even more prestigious accomplishment: McCoy’s franchise record for rushing yards in a driving snowstorm.
If anyone knows how to excel in snowy conditions at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, it's Eagles legend LeSean McCoy, also known as "Shady." McCoy turned in arguably the best ...
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said Friday that he intends to speak with Eagles legend LeSean McCoy about playing in the snow. According
Running back Saquon Barkley is taking every step necessary to be sure he’s ready to play through the snow, telling reporters on Friday that he planned to call up former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy for tips before kickoff.
If the Rams stand any chance against the Eagles, they’ll have to contain Barkley, who will likely receive MVP award votes for his near-record-breaking season. Barkley, who sat out the final game of the season against the Giants, was just 100 yards shy of Rams running back Eric Dickerson’s 2,105-yard rushing record set in 1983.
The Eagles won the turnover battle and the best running back in football helped bring them one step closer to the Super Bowl.
The Eagles famously hosted the Detroit Lions in 2013 in a game dubbed the “Snow Bowl,” with whiteout conditions throughout regulation. LeSean McCoy ran 217 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-20 victory.
Every Eagles player on the 53-man roster is eligible to play Sunday, according to the Eagles' final injury report of the week. That includes TE Dallas Goedert, who missed practice Thursday and was limited Friday, due to illness. WR A.J. Brown (knee/rest) was a full participant Friday after not practicing Wednesday and being limited Thursday.
In two games against the Rams this season, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley combined for 460 yards and four touchdowns.