That's the reality for Sunday afternoon when the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams face off in the divisional round of the 2025 playoffs. While many Eagle players have experienced what kind of help the cold (and snow) can bring to the team - especially at home - not everyone is thrilled with that reality.

The Eagles famously hosted the Detroit Lions in 2013 in a game dubbed the “Snow Bowl,” with whiteout conditions throughout regulation. LeSean McCoy ran 217 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-20 victory.

The Eagles will be taking on a Los Angeles defense that tied an NFL playoff record with nine sacks Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

In some cases, like Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata, a Pro Bowl snub just defies logic. Mailata, 6-foot-8 and 365 pounds, had the best season of his career in 2024 as he graded out as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the entire NFL with a ...

Philadelphia's offensive line may be dominant but that pales in comparison to the performance the Rams defensive line put forth in Monday night's blowout win over the Minnesota Vikings . Los Angeles sacked Sam Darnold nine times en route to a beatdown that sent a clear message to the Eagles:

Jordan Mailata wins Best Offensive Lineman - PFF A former seventh-round pick and rugby star, the Philadelphia Eagles‘s Jordan Mailata had never played a single snap of football before 2018. Now, he stands among the NFL’s elite,

Jordan Mailata was a blatant Pro Bowl snub, but he got his revenge and ultimate respect, earning first-team Associated Press All-Pro honors for 2024. The Eagles left tackle was among six players from Philadelphia to earn first or second-team honors.

Following a cold matchup to kick off the NFL Playoffs, Eagles OL Jordan Mailata gave his thoughts on the weather advantage vs. the Rams.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) stiff arms Green Bay Packers cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) before scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton | Associated Press

Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish. His players know it.

Saquon Barkley and Zack Baun earned first-team honors, while Jordan Mailata and several other Eagles made the second-team.

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