Live Updates: Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs

While the stars of both the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles are on offense, it was both teams’ defenses that shined brightest in their respective wild-card victories.

The Rams intercepted Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold once and sacked him nine times, while the Eagles picked off Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love three times.

And while both units certainly have plenty of game-breaking talent — Rams rookies Jared Verse and Braden Fiske have enjoyed breakout seasons, while Philly’s Zack Baun and Jalen Carter are difference makers at both levels — the offensive side of the game could be where the contest is won and lost.

Since totaling 44 points in a high-scoring win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14, the Rams have scored more than 20 points just twice; once in their Week 18 loss where most of the starters sat and the other came in their wild-card win over the Vikings.

They have plenty of offensive weapons – with veteran QB Matthew Stafford, young running back Kyren Williams and the dual receiving threat of Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp – but it hasn’t clicked too often for head coach Sean McVay.

It’s a somewhat similar story for the Eagles, who also have a star-studded offense but have struggled for chemistry at times this year.

Outside of Saquon Barkley’s historic season, the passing game has often been a point of consternation between Philadelphia players, with wide receiver AJ Brown even voicing his frustrations with his lack of production.

Both offenses could break out and put down a marker heading into the rest of the postseason.

The teams have already played this season, with the Eagles producing a dominant performance to beat the Rams. In that game, Barkley ran for a franchise record 255 yards.