PHILADELPHIA -- Running back Saquon Barkley thinks Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Jared Verse is better in Sunday's divisional playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field He didn't do himself any favors by declaring that he "hates Eagles fans."

“That’s probably not the wisest thing to say when you come to Philadelphia,” Barkley said. "I've been on the other side (as a member of the New York Giants) and even if I felt a certain way, I probably wouldn't have given them any extra fuel. I'm pretty sure Philly fans have seen that and the comments have been loud , so that will only increase it.”

Weiss gained nationwide attention for comments he made in the Los Angeles Times, in which he called Eagles fans "annoying" and said he had a physical reaction whenever he saw the team's colors.

"When I see green and white, I hate it," he said. "I was really depressed. Like I was really hot."

Weiss went to high school in Bloomsburg, Pa., about 100 miles northwest of Philadelphia, but that didn't excite any Eagles fans. According to him, his status was further cemented when Philadelphia fans yelled obscenities at him during the Eagles-Rams game at SoFi Stadium in Week 12 of November.

Philadelphia is expecting 3-5 inches of snow on Sunday, which could make game day more interesting for the Verse and Rams.

"He's not the first person to hate Eagles fans. There are a lot of people who don't like Eagles fans. There are people who play for the Eagles who don't like Eagles fans," Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said. “That’s what this sport brings.

"I think Eagles fans are going to be outraged no matter what. They (don't) have to say another word. If it's snowing outside, I wouldn't be surprised if snowballs are thrown to the sideline."

Eagles join wildfire rescue efforts

The Eagles announced Friday that they will donate $500,000 to the California Community Foundation to aid relief efforts from the Southern California wildfires. The donation is "one way to help provide essential resources to those impacted by wildfires," the Eagles said in a statement.

"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastation of the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area," said Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie. "We are grateful for the heroic efforts of the first responders who bravely stepped up to protect affected communities. Their courage and sacrifice at this critical time are inspiring.”