Rams featured in 'Madden 26' trailer — and not in a good way
Rams featured in 'Madden 26' trailer — and not in a good way
The Los Angeles Rams' 2024 NFL season came to an end in a blizzard in the NFC Divisional Round, but fans will have to relive the game in the new trailer for Madden 26.
The video showcasing the new game (with its cover athlete, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley) includes Madden-ized footage from the playoff matchup. One of the plays shown? Barkley juking Rams safety Kam Curl.
Ouch.
To be fair, Barkley did run all over the Rams in that game. He finished with 205 rushing yards and two scores in 28-22 win over L.A.
The Rams beefed up their defensive front to prepare for this when they signed defensive tackle Poona Ford in free agency. They'll put their defense to the test against Barkley once more in a Week 3 showdown.
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