The fireworks started early in Philadelphia. Before their divisional round matchup Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, Eagles defensive Jalen Carter and the Rams’ Jared Verse exchanged words near the end zone as the rookie Los Angeles edge rusher did a lap around the perimeter.

Jared Verse fueled the outrage of Philadelphia Eagles fans with his comments toward them prior to Sunday's divisional round game against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams pass rusher embraced what he said and had some fun with the fans at Lincoln Financial Field before and during Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Jared Verse played in rivalry games in high school and walked into hostile environments in college. But he said this — Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field — was different.

Last year, the Los Angeles Rams had a first round pick for the first time since 2016 and the front office nailed it in taking pass rusher Jared Verse. He is the favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year,

Former Florida State defensive end and Los Angeles Rams edge Jared Verse received some blowback from the city of Philadelphia, after sharing his thoughts regarding Eagles fans. However, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter said after the game that his comments were used as motivation for the Birds as they got the last laugh.

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.