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It’s Eagles vs. Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Here’s everything fans need to know.

It will be Jalen Hurts vs. Matthew Stafford at the Linc on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the NFC championship game.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (left) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (right) will meet again on Sunday at the Linc in the NFC divisional round.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (left) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (right) will meet again on Sunday at the Linc in the NFC divisional round.Read moreDavid Maialetti / Staff Photographer

The Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs, after the Rams beat the Vikings, 27-9, on Monday.

The Eagles are preparing for what could be the final game at Lincoln Financial Field this season, with a trip to the NFC championship game on the line.

Here are the key things to know ahead of the divisional round.

How can I watch the game?

The Eagles’ divisional-round game will air live on NBC at 3 p.m. ET. The game will also be available on Peacock for those who want to stream.

Here’s the rest of the divisional-round schedule:

  1. Chiefs vs. Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+

  2. Commanders vs. Lions on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on Fox

  3. Ravens vs. Bills on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+

How can I get tickets for the Eagles’ divisional game?

The Eagles announced Monday that tickets for their divisional-round playoff game will go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday and will only be available online via Ticketmaster. All tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a four-ticket limit per household.

With tickets sure to sell out quickly there, you also can find secondary-market tickets on several resale sites, including SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. As of Monday evening, the cheapest seats were listed around $250 before fees.

If the Eagles win, who and when would they play next?

If the Eagles advance, they will play the winner of the Saturday’s NFC divisional-round game between the Lions and Commanders in the NFC championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. If the Lions win, the game will be in Detroit, but if the Commanders pull off the upset, the game will be back in Philly at the Linc. The winner of that game will advance to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in a NFC wild card playoff game on Sunday.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in a NFC wild card playoff game on Sunday.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer

How did the Eagles fare last week?

Jalen Hurts looked a bit rusty in his first game back after missing the final two games of the season with a concussion, but the Eagles defense forced four turnovers, picking off Jordan Love three times and recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff and ultimately pulling out a 22-10 win.

What’s the deal with ‘Inner Excellence?’

Wide receiver A.J. Brown was spotted on the sidelines reading a book on Sunday against the Packers.

That book? Inner Excellence, by Jim Murphy. The Inquirer talked to Brown and Murphy about the book and its impact.

“I physically believe I can do anything and everything, but I got to make sure my mental is good,” Brown said postgame. “It’s how I refresh every drive, regardless of if I score a touchdown or if I drop a pass. I always go back to that book every drive and refocus.”

» READ MORE: A.J. Brown’s sideline book hits No. 1 and gets some funny reviews from Eagles fans

Any notable injuries?

Linebacker Nakobe Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in the second quarter of the win over the Packers. He will miss the rest of the playoffs, and will potentially miss parts of the 2025 season as well.

“We sure will miss him,” Nick Sirianni said Monday. “He’s made big plays all year long. I think what comes to mind for most is the interception against Jacksonville to seal the game, but he had a couple plays in yesterday’s game that are just outstanding, that set the tone for how physical we’re going to play.”

How did the Rams get here?

The Rams dominated the Vikings in the wild-card round to advance to the divisional round against the Eagles. Despite the Rams being the home team, the game was played in Glendale, Ariz., due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Matthew Stafford led the Rams to an NFC West title at 10-7, and pulled off the upset victory over the 14-3 Vikings. The Rams defense collected nine sacks and forced two turnovers, returning one fumble for a touchdown, and kept Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold, who had been playing the best football of his career in 2024, contained.

The Rams and Eagles met in Week 12 of the regular season. The Birds blew out the Rams 37-20 at SoFi Stadium, thanks to Saquon Barkley’s franchise-record 255 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Are there any Philly connections on the Rams/Vikings?

Rams linebacker Omar Speights is a Philadelphia native. The rookie linebacker played college football at Oregon State and LSU and in high school at Imhotep Charter.

Dylan McMahon, who was an Eagles sixth-round draft pick last April, was signed off the Eagles practice squad in September. He made one start this year for the Rams, in Week 18 against the Seahawks.