When the NFL released the schedule in May, it’s safe to assume that the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles circled this game on the calendar. Last January, the Rams gave the Eagles their best run in the playoffs, losing 28-22. It was a game that came down to the final drive and Matthew Stafford nearly pulled off the late comeback. These teams will meet for the third straight year in the regular season. Here’s what the Rams will need to do to have a chance against the defending Super Bowl champions.

1. Avoid the big play in the run game

For the most part, the Rams did a good job containing the Eagles run game in the playoffs. Take away the two big runs from Saquon Barkley and he averaged just 2.5 yards per carry. Barkley had just a 34.6 percent success rate which was one of his five

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