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 ... Well, look no further than Sean McVay, who told reporters on Friday that he is very impressed with Philly's “stud” quarterback.

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.

Heading into their divisional round matchup vs. the Eagles, Rams HC Sean McVay said his peace on Jared Verse's 'Philly fans' comments.

The Rams face a massive challenge in the Divisional round as the defense must stop the NFL's leading rusher Saquon Barkley.

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 — 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 they did not. “If they get a beat on what you’re doing,” the Rams ...

Saquon Barkley rushed for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Eagles 28-22 win over the Rams on Sunday, giving him a total of 460 rushing yards, four touchdowns, and 74 receiving yards in two games against L.

The Rams fell to the Eagles 28-22 in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, but the loss wasn't without some late-game controversy.

What you see is what you get—and the Rams got a heavy dose of Saquon Barkley. The post Sean McVay Throws Matthew Stafford and Locker Room Under the Bus for Eagles Loss as Rams HC Clears Stance on QB’s Future appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The score was lopsided, with Philadelphia outscoring their foes 37-20. The time of possession was lopsided, too, with Nick Sirianni's team having the ball for seven minutes longer than their foes. And… oh yeah, Saquon Barkley ran for 255 yards on 26 carries, which has been the storyline heading into the divisional round of the playoffs.