First and final thoughts … So Rams linebacker Jared Verse spoke to the Los Angeles Times the other day about his distaste for Eagles fans. Actually, distaste is too soft a word to describe Verse’s sentiments.

Jared Verse is an outspoken player despite only being a rookie. Whether he’s talking trash to opponents on the field, to teammates in practice or to fans before a playoff game, he’s always going to bring the energy and say how he feels.

Los Angeles Rams rookie pass rusher Jared Verse has declared himself as an enemy of the Philadelphia Eagles despite his squad's 28-22 loss in the divisional round. Verse told The Los Angeles Times earlier this week,

Jared Verse notched two sacks on Sunday, but the Rams standout was booed not for his play but his words after ripping Eagles fans.

Before the Los Angeles Rams took on the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs, the rookie defensive end got a lot of hate from Eagles fans. And he was fully embracing it. Earlier this week, Verse said, "I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying. I hate Eagles fans."

Rams edge rusher Jared Verse said he did not like Eagles fans this week leading up to Sunday's divisional round game. The fans responded to his comments before the game.

Los Angeles Rams rookie Jared Verse had a direct message for Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter.

In response, Eagles fans have embraced Verse's words as motivation heading into Sunday's game. Before the game, a billboard flashed Verse's quote in Philadelphia. During the game, the stadium riled the crowd up by posting Verse's thoughts of Eagles fans on the big board.

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse expects a cold reception in frigid Philadelphia on Sunday after sharing his dislike of Eagles fans.

Speaking of Hurts, this was “Bad Jalen” (passing-wise) as opposed to the “Good Jalen” the Eagles saw against the Pittsburgh Steelers last month, when he threw for 290 yards among seven receivers. Sunday was the Jalen that holds the ball too long.

Jared Verse poked the bear. On Sunday, the bear poked back. The bear, in this instance, being the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans. Greeted with boos in Philadelphia, Verse responded in Sunday's divisional round playoff game with two sacks of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.