Los Angeles Rams rookie Jared Verse made some intriguing comments midweek with Saquon Barkley responding prior to the game and even during it as the two teams meet in the divisional round

While most Los Angeles Rams fans are incredibly worried about how Chris Shula's squad is going to slow down Saquon Barkley, one player who has shockingly flown under the radar is Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles' Pro Bowl quarterback and one-time MVP candidate.

After starting the campaign 1-4, the Los Angeles Rams won nine of their final 12 regular season game to win the NFC West.

Verse, who went to Central Columbia in Bloomsburg, Penn., did not mince words about Eagles fans or the team’s colors, putting them on blast before this weekend’s matchup. Saquon Barkley responded to Verse’s comments and said it wasn’t “the smartest thing to say,” but Sean McVay seems to be backing his young edge rusher.

Saquon Barkley and the Eagles ran over the Rams during a 37-20 victory in November, so changing that dynamic is atop L.A.'s to-do list for their playoff game.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay shares his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their matchup on Sunday's playoff game.

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.

Sean McVay dissected the ways the Rams could potentially stop Saquon Barkley — only the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NFL history — when he considered the consequences if

Philadelphia has a dynamic offense that is led by All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley and Pro Bowl ... Obviously, we have a familiarity,” head coach Sean McVay said of the upcoming contest.

The Rams struggle to contain Eagles running back Saquon Barkley again and get turned away on their final drive in a 28-22 loss, falling one win short of a spot in the NFC title game.

Saquon Barkley came up big against the Rams for the second time this season, and the Eagles' defense did just enough to help the Birds advance to the NFC championship game vs. Washington.

Coach Sean McVay challenged his players to give their ... “Obviously, limit Saquon Barkley because we know how dangerous he is. And somehow, some way, find our opportunities to make plays ...