Source: FOX Sports
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles are 2-1, averaging 18.3 points per game while allowing 23. The Rams are 1-2, averaging 20.3 points per game while allowing 21. The Rams are a 3-point favorite. Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards with an interception in the loss to Chicago. He has 620 passing yards and 5 touchdowns this season. The Eagles’ defense has not recorded an interception through three games. Los Angeles’ Matthew Stafford has thrown for 872 yards and 6 touchdowns through three games. Philadelphia’s Miles Sanders ran 15 times for 82 yards in the loss to Chicago.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
The Eagles are still trying to find consistency after a slow start.
Stafford is rolling, and the Rams are leaning on him.
Hurts is trying to fix his mistakes, but the defense isn’t helping.
Barkley keeps grinding, but it’s not enough.
The Eagles are still waiting for their first interception.
Author: Evan Null
Game Context
The Rams and Eagles meet at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Eagles are 2-1 this season, while the Rams are 1-2. Philadelphia lost 27-7 to Chicago and is averaging 18.3 points per game while allowing 23. The Rams lost 30-26 to Denver and are averaging 20.3 points per game while allowing 21.
Team Performance
Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts completed 16 of 25 passes for 153 yards with an interception in the loss to Chicago. He has 620 passing yards and 5 touchdowns this season. The Eagles’ defense has not recorded an interception through three games. Los Angeles’ Matthew Stafford has thrown for 872 yards and 6 touchdowns through three games.
Key Players
Philadelphia’s Miles Sanders ran 15 times for 82 yards at a 5.5 average against Chicago. He’s yet to top 15 carries in any game this season despite totaling 174 yards on 34 attempts. The Rams’ Cooper Kupp caught 7 of 13 targets for 137 yards in the Week 3 loss to Denver.
Defensive Struggles
Philadelphia’s defense is tied for 28th in the league with 3 sacks. The Rams’ defense has picked off three passes this year. The Eagles’ defense has allowed 69 points across three games. They have not forced a turnover.
Game Outlook
The Rams are a 3-point favorite with a total of 43.5. The Eagles need to improve their performance, especially on defense. The Rams are leaning on Stafford, who has been productive through three games. The Eagles’ offense is struggling to find consistency.
