Eagles star receiver Devonta Smith wore custom Reebok cleats inspired by Philly legend Allen Iverson for team's NFL Playoff win over the LA Rams.
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers.
DeVonta Smith wanted to slap Eagles teammate Saquon Barkley for sliding to stop the clock in stead of going for a touchdown.
Barkley emerged from the bye rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 and went on to deliver an MVP-caliber season. He topped the 100-yard mark in nine of his 11 post-bye regular-season games and finished with 2,005 rushing yards.
While it wasn't much, the production led all the Eagles' wide receivers on the day, as the team's offense continues to be carried on Saquon Barkley's shoulders. Smith has managed an 8-76-0 line on eight targets over Philly's two playoff games despite the limited volume available,
Our expert picks on whether the Philadelphia Eagles can end the Los Angeles Rams' season in the NFL Division Round Playoff game
The Rams should utilize Christian Rozeboom and Omar Speights more often, opting for heavier boxes and a stronger commitment to stopping the run. It might come at the expense of snaps for their defensive backs, but Philadelphia’s rushing attack is what wins this team games, not throwing the ball.
Barkley rips off a long touchdown run into the night to help send the Eagles to the NFC championship game with a win against the Rams.
The biggest moments, highlights and stories from the NFC divisional round of the NFL playoffs in Philadelphia.
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.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles is stopped short of the goal line by Michael Hoecht #97 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)