Historical anchors
Signature Games
The results that became permanent shorthand in football history.
VenueMetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, New Jersey
FavoriteBuffalo Bills (−4)
VenueNew Nissan Stadium · Nashville, Tennessee
FavoriteLos Angeles Rams (−14)
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Record: 9–8 · 1st in AFC South
- No. 6 offense · No. 17 defense · No. 3 special teams
- Jacob Walls · NFL MVP
Los Angeles Rams
- Record: 15–2 · 1st in NFC West
- No. 11 offense · No. 9 defense · No. 2 special teams
- Jaxson Walls · OPOTY
VenueQualcomm Stadium · San Diego, California
FavoriteSan Diego Chargers (−14)
Cincinnati Bengals
- Record: 9–7
San Diego Chargers
- Record: 15–1
VenueTBD
FavoriteTBD
VenueNot Yet Documented
VenueHubert H. Humphrey Metrodome · Minneapolis
VenueRaymond James Stadium · Tampa
123 yards · 0 TD · 1 INT
288 yards · 1 TD · 0 INT
Philadelphia Eagles
- No. 4 seed
- Led 26–10 at the time of the hit
- Won 26–18
Dallas Cowboys
- No. 5 seed
- DeShaun Kosar · linebacker
514 yards · 6 TD · 0 INT
Date & kickoff
VenueLincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pregame favoriteLos Angeles Rams · point spread TBD
Pregame circumstances
Los Angeles entered as the defending Super Bowl champion and the NFC’s fifth seed. Jaxson Walls had served an eight-game suspension connected to the 2022 Bountygate controversy. The Rams started 2–6 without him, then won all nine of his regular-season starts to finish 11–6.
In those nine games, Walls completed 293 of 413 passes for 3,945 yards, 28 touchdowns and one interception, with a 71.0% completion rate and 122.6 passer rating. He shared the 2023 NFL MVP award with Lamar Jackson. The Rams were favored on the road against fourth-seeded Philadelphia.
Blizzard conditions
- Conditions
- Severe blizzard
- Temperature
- 24°F at kickoff · 21°F at conclusion
- Wind
- Northwest · sustained 26 mph · peak gusts 42 mph
- Wind chill
- Approximately 8°F at kickoff · around 2°F at conclusion
- Snowfall during game
- 4.5 inches
- Total storm accumulation
- 7.8 inches
- Visibility
- Frequently ¼ mile or less
- Surface
- Snow-covered and slippery; field markings partially obscured
First quarter. Around 24°F. Strong northwest winds and blowing snow complicated passing and kicking.
Second quarter. Approximately 23°F. Snowfall intensified, gusts increased and visibility deteriorated.
Third quarter. Approximately 22°F. The heaviest snowfall and worst visibility included intermittent near-whiteout conditions.
Fourth quarter. 21°F. Heavy snow and strong winds continued; visibility periodically improved from the worst third-quarter conditions.
Gusts frequently exceeded 35 mph, and visibility stayed at a quarter mile or less for at least three consecutive hours. The storm met the meteorological criteria for a blizzard.
Scoring by quarter
| Team | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Philadelphia scored a first-quarter field goal, a second-quarter touchdown with a successful extra point, and two third-quarter field goals. Those scores built leads of 3–0, 10–0, 13–0 and 16–0. Los Angeles remained scoreless through three quarters.
The fourth-quarter comeback
Jaxson Walls scored on an 8-yard run.
Eagles 16–7Walls found an open Connor Banks for a 22-yard touchdown pass.
Eagles 16–14Philadelphia took possession with a two-point lead.
Eagles 16–14The Eagles punted.
Eagles 16–14Los Angeles received the ball.
Eagles 16–14Darius Slay intercepted Walls at midfield. Philadelphia took possession but failed to extend its lead.
Eagles 16–14Philadelphia punted. The Rams began their winning possession at their own 16-yard line with two timeouts.
Eagles 16–14Walls recovered a botched snap and scrambled eight yards for the winning touchdown. Los Angeles took its first lead.
Rams 21–16Philadelphia received the ball for its final possession.
Rams 21–16On second-and-goal from the 1, Daxton Roads forced and recovered Jalen Hurts’ fumble on a quarterback sneak.
Rams 21–16
The winning drive
Plays / yards12 / 84
Possession3:32–1:20 · 2:12
TimeoutsTwo available · none used
After Philadelphia’s second punt following the Slay interception, the Rams began at their own 16-yard line. Walls used a no-huddle offense, moving the ball through multiple smaller gains rather than a single long completion. Los Angeles kept both timeouts throughout the drive.
On the final play, the snap was botched and the football hit the ground. Walls recovered it and scrambled eight yards into the end zone with 1:20 remaining. The touchdown gave the Rams their first lead, 21–16.
The final goal-line stand
Philadelphia received the ball with 1:12 remaining. Hurts attempted a deep pass to A.J. Brown, drawing a defensive pass interference penalty against Jordan Fuller. The 26-yard penalty moved the Eagles to the Rams’ 12-yard line. D’Andre Swift then rushed 11 yards to set up first-and-goal from the 1.
Swift took the next handoff. Aaron Donald met him behind the line and drove him backward; the official result was no gain, with Donald credited with a solo tackle. On second-and-goal, Hurts attempted a quarterback sneak. With 20 seconds remaining, Daxton Roads punched the ball loose and recovered it himself. The turnover ended Philadelphia’s final scoring opportunity.
Quarterback statistics
| Quarterback | CMP | ATT | Yards | TD | INT | CMP% | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson WallsLos Angeles Rams | 19 | 37 | 228 | 1 | 1 | 51.4% | 68.3 |
| Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles | 16 | 28 | 188 | 1 | 3 | 57.1% | 50.0 |
Walls also rushed for two touchdowns, accounting for all three Los Angeles touchdowns. Hurts lost the fumble on Philadelphia’s final offensive play. Quarterback rushing attempts and rushing-yard totals are TBD.
Key participants
- Jaxson WallsRams quarterback
- Accounted for all three fourth-quarter touchdowns, directed the 12-play winning drive and scored after recovering the loose snap.
- Daxton RoadsRams cornerback
- Punched the ball loose on Hurts’ final sneak and recovered it himself. Credited with both the forced fumble and recovery.
- Aaron DonaldRams defensive tackle
- Stopped D’Andre Swift for no gain on first-and-goal from the 1. Credited with a solo tackle.
- Connor BanksRams wide receiver
- Caught the 22-yard touchdown that reduced Philadelphia’s lead to 16–14.
- Darius SlayEagles cornerback
- Intercepted Walls at midfield with 5:30 remaining.
- Jordan FullerRams defensive back
- Committed the 26-yard pass interference penalty against A.J. Brown on Philadelphia’s final possession.
- D’Andre SwiftEagles running back
- Rushed 11 yards to the Rams’ 1-yard line before Donald stopped him on the next play.
- Jalen HurtsEagles quarterback
- Threw three interceptions and lost the decisive fumble on Philadelphia’s final offensive play.
Place in the 2023 championship run
The Blizzard Bowl became a defining game of Walls’ 2023 season. Los Angeles scored 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points despite his difficult passing performance and late interception. The winning no-huddle drive and loose-snap touchdown were followed by Donald’s stop and Roads’ forced fumble and recovery at the opposite goal line.
The Rams continued through the playoffs and defeated Cincinnati 37–26 in Super Bowl LVIII, securing their second consecutive championship.