Because the last time the Eagles and Rams played, this happened: And this: ...and this: Poor Omar Speights, man. Couldn’t catch a break. Rams’ DC Chris Shula comes from Buffalo, where the body composition of their defensive line is very similar to those in Los Angeles.

Saquon Barkley completely demolished the Rams' defense in Week 12. If he does it again in the divisional round, the Rams have no chance.

Barkley rushed for 255 yards and scored on runs of 70 and 72 yards in a 37-20 victory over the Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The Los Angeles Rams get another chance to face the Philadelphia Eagles. This time, it is in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, and it will be on Sunday at the Linc. Defensive coordinator Chris Shula will work long hours to figure out how to clamp down on the Eagles’ offense, particularly running back Saquon Barkley.

The Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFL's best teams all season long, earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC with a 14-3 record and home-field advantage over any team not named the Detroit Lions.

The first, of course, is that the Eagles (14-3) already beat the Rams (10-7) back on Nov. 24, 37-20, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. In that game, Saquon Barkley rushed for 255 yards, a career-high and franchise record. That included TD runs of 70 and 72 yards.

Philadelphia defeated L.A. in Week 12 when Saquon Barkley had 302 total yards. Rams safety says "limiting explosive plays" is key to getting a win.

Load the box and make sure No. 26 has to work really hard for his yards,” says Bleeding Green Nation of slowing Barkley