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.
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The Rams' Jared Verse let it be known that he hates Eagles fans. Saquon Barkley didn't think that was smart ahead of the Rams' trip to Philadelphia.
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Jared Verse has generated a ton of buzz around the NFL for his outstanding rookie campaign, but he made headlines for a very different reason on Friday. In an interview with the LA Times, Verse flat-out said he hates Eagles fans. “I hate Eagles fans,” Verse said. “They’re so annoying. I hate Eagles fans.”
In the last meeting with the Rams, Barkley recorded two touchdowns, carried the ball 26 times for 255 yards and added 47 receiving yards. Verse, meanwhile, matched his career high with seven tackles. The kickoff between the Eagles and Rams is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. According to ESPN BET, Philadelphia is currently a 6.5-point favorite.
Saquon Barkley set an Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing in Philadelphia’s 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 24.
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Barkley will finish the regular season 100 yards behind Eric Dickerson's mark of 2,105. The Packers and Eagles met all the way back in Week 1 at Brazil. Barkley reached the milestone in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Saquon Barkley, the Penn State and Philadelphia Eagles star, won the Bert Bell Award, presented by the Maxwell Football Club.