Los Angeles Rams rookie Jared Verse made some intriguing comments midweek with Saquon Barkley responding prior to the game and even during it as the two teams meet in the divisional round

Verse, who went to Central Columbia in Bloomsburg, Penn., did not mince words about Eagles fans or the team’s colors, putting them on blast before this weekend’s matchup. Saquon Barkley responded to Verse’s comments and said it wasn’t “the smartest thing to say,” but Sean McVay seems to be backing his young edge rusher.

While most Los Angeles Rams fans are incredibly worried about how Chris Shula's squad is going to slow down Saquon Barkley ... Well, look no further than Sean McVay, who told reporters on Friday that he is very impressed with Philly's “stud” quarterback.

PHILADELPHIA — Sean McVay dissected the ways the Rams could potentially stop Saquon Barkley, only the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history, when he considered the consequences if they did not.

The Rams face a massive challenge in the Divisional round as the defense must stop the NFL's leading rusher Saquon Barkley.

The Rams fell to the Eagles 28-22 in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, but the loss wasn't without some late-game controversy.

It was Saquon Barkley who shut the lights ... those are where the real growth ‘ops’ exist,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said. “I think we had a lot of guys that really, as a team, you ...

Saquon Barkley (5) now has the most 60+ yard rushing ... there were instances where Barkley found a hole and made Sean McVay's team pay with not one, but two long rushing touchdowns.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean McVay dissected the ways the Rams could potentially stop Saquon Barkley — only the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history — when he considered the consequences if ...

The Rams struggle to contain Eagles running back Saquon Barkley again and get turned away on their final drive in a 28-22 loss, falling one win short of a spot in the NFC title game.

Saquon Barkley came up big against the Rams for the second time this season, and the Eagles' defense did just enough to help the Birds advance to the NFC championship game vs. Washington.

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the hottest teams in football, and Sunday's playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles will show just how much the Rams have grown this year under head coach Sean ...