Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley outran Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse on his way to a 62-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of their playoff game.
The touchdown seemed to be extra sweet as Verse couldn’t chase down Barkley. The Pro Bowl rookie fired shots at Eagles fans before the game.
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores a touchdown past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse during the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
“I hate Eagles fans. They’re so annoying,” he said earlier in the week. “When I see that green and white, I hate it. In fact, I get angry. In fact, I get really hot.”
Barkley questioned the timing of Verse’s comments.
“That’s probably not the smartest thing you can say when you come to Philadelphia,” he said via ESPN. “I’ve been on the other side [as a member of the New York Giants] and even if I felt some way, I probably wouldn’t give them any extra fuel. I’m pretty sure Philly fans have seen that comment. It was already going to be loud and rocking, so it’s just going to ramp it up.”
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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young, left, and linebacker Jared Verse react to fans before the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Verse received some taunts from fans at Lincoln Financial Field as the Rams warmed up for the divisional round game. His comments were even shown on the video board at Lincoln Financial Field as the game began.
Barkley’s touchdown put Philadelphia up 13-7 with 1:07 left in the first quarter.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley beats Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
The run came after quarterback Jalen Hurts galloped for a 44-yard touchdown run to start the game.
