Eagles’ Saquon Barkley hits Rams’ Jared Verse for TD after rookie comments about Philly fans
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley outran Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse en route to a 62-yard touchdown in the first quarter of their playoff game.
The touchdown seemed to be especially sweet because Verse couldn’t chase down Barkley. The Pro Bowl rookie took shots at Eagles fans before the game.
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley scores a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams tight end Jared Verse during an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton)
“I hate Eagles fans. They’re so boring,” he said earlier in the week. “When I see that green and white, I hate it. I actually get upset. Like, I actually get really hot.”
Barkley questioned the timing of Verse’s remarks.
“It’s probably not the smartest thing to say when you’re coming to Philadelphia,” he said, via ESPN. “I was on the other side [as a member of the New York Giants] and even if I felt something, I probably wouldn’t give them extra fuel. I’m pretty sure Philly fans saw that comment. It was already supposed to be loud and rocking, so it’s just going to add to that.”
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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young, left, and linebacker Jared Verse react to fans before an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Verse was jeered by fans at Lincoln Financial Field as the Rams warmed up for a divisional game. His remarks were even shown on the video board at Lincoln Financial Field at the start of the game.
Barkley’s touchdown put Philadelphia up 13-7 with 1:07 left in the first quarter.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derick Hamilton)
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The run came after quarterback Jalen Hurts galloped for a 44-yard touchdown to start the game.
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