Eagles to Host Rams in Divisional Round
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Travin Howard (32) runs from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Eagles will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in the NFC Divisional Round. Kickoff is at 3 PM.
The Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night to advance to the Eagles. The Rams dominated on all phases of the game; QB Matthew Stafford went 19-27 for 209 yards and two touchdowns. The Rams also had a scoop and score, recovering a fumble for a 57 yard touchdown. The Rams defense limited Vikings QB Sam Darnold to just 25 for 40 in pass attempts for 245 yards. The Rams were unable to get anything going throughout the game despite making it to the 50 yard line or better eight times during the game.
The Vikings were the first 14 win team to make the playoffs as a wild card team, losing the tiebreaker to the Detroit Lions who won the NFC North. The Vikings, who entered the playoffs as the number 5 seed, have not had a playoff win since the 2019 Wild Card win against the New Orleans Saints. The Eagles last played the Vikings in the playoffs ahead of their appearance in Super Bowl LII, where the Eagles shut down the Vikings 38-7.
Earlier in the season, the Eagles defeated the Rams 37-20. Jalen Hurts was 15 for 22 in the passing game for 179 yards, while Saquon Barkley ran for 255 yards on 26 carries.
The Rams will prepare to travel to Philadelphia for a Sunday afternoon kickoff. The winner will play in the NFC Championship Game on January 26, 2025. If the Eagles win, they will host the game unless the Detroit Lions are the opponent.
