The Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the conference championship game for the second time in the last three seasons after a snowy 28-22 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Lincoln Financial Field was covered in snow in the second half of the tightly contested NFC divisional matchup, but Philadelphia’s usual strengths — its No. 1-ranked defense (by yards allowed) and its Saquon Barkley-led rushing attack — were the difference yet again. That was especially key after quarterback Jalen Hurts was hampered by a left knee injury sustained while absorbing a sack late in the third quarter.
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In addition to a pair of long touchdown runs, Barkley’s 205 rushing yards were
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