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.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay discusses injury updates, growth of the defensive line since the Week 12 matchup, the danger quarterback Jalen Hurts presents, and more heading into Sunday's Division Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Jalen Hurts skeptics are out in full force as the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the NFC divisional-round matchup, three wins away from winning a Super Bowl. What’s behind criticism this time? A lot of what has plagued the Eagles quarterback over the past two seasons: His ability to win a game based on his passing.

“He wants to be great,” Barkley told The Athletic. “He’ll do anything to be great.”

What you should knowThe Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC.Columnist David Murphy doesn't think the Eagles are losing to the Rams.

The Rams are being counted out but there are 5 reasons they could pull off the upset against the Eagles on Sunday

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Rams vs. Eagles in Sunday's NFC Divisional Round battle in the NFL playoffs.

All eyes will be on Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, but don't forget about Jalen Hurts. He's about to reach his second NFC Championship Game.

PLAYERS TO WATCH DeVonta Smith. He is just six yards away from becoming the Eagles’ all-time leader in receiving yards in the playoffs. Just ahead is Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael who had 465 on 29 catches in seven postseason games.

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While the Rams will almost certainly be looking to give Hurts the Darnol treatment in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs, don't be surprised if Vic Fangio has a similar idea in Week 20, especially considering LA's offensive line isn't exactly on par with Jeff Stoutland's unit.