The Philadelphia Eagles’ season came to an end in the Divisional Round after a thrilling comeback by their rivals, the Los Angeles Rams. The game went down to the wire, with the Eagles ultimately emerging victorious 28-22.
Head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford expressed their disappointment at the outcome, citing several factors that contributed to the loss. McVay praised his team’s resilience and ability to overcome adversity, but acknowledged that “a couple things” couldn’t be overcome. The Rams’ defense showed significant improvement, collecting seven sacks after a nine-sack performance in the Wild Card round.
Running back Saquon Barkley had a standout game for the Eagles, accounting for 232 yards. McVay praised his performance, noting that Barkley’s ability to “pull away” was similar to his first game. However, the Rams’ two turnovers were costly, and McVay attributed several miscommunications to their loss.
Stafford suffered a rib injury in the first quarter but played through the pain. He expressed frustration at not being able to capitalize on scoring opportunities and acknowledged that football can bring both high highs and low lows.
In his post-game press conference, Stafford emphasized the team’s unity and praised the coaching staff, front office, players, training staff, and equipment crew for their efforts throughout the season. When asked about his future, Stafford expressed confidence in his abilities and felt like he was still playing at a high level.
Source: https://www.therams.com/news/from-the-podium-sean-mcvay-and-matthew-stafford-discuss-divisional-round-loss-to-eagles-disappointing-end-to-a-special-season