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Rams' Jared Verse primed for playoffs in City of Brotherly Love: 'I hate Eagles fans'

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Rams rookie edge rusher Jared Verse says he hates the Philadelphia Eagles .

Verse is expected to be among the finalists for NFL rookie defensive player of the year .

The Rams face the Eagles in an NFC divisional-round playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday .

Verse: "When I see that green and white I hate it. I actually get upset. Like I actually genuinely get hot".

Quarterback Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) and defensive lineman Bobby Brown III (shoulder) did not practice.

Rams designated Troy Reeder and Larrell Murchison (injured) to return to practice from injured reserve.

McVay said he expects that all of his players will play Sunday .