The Los Angeles Rams will host the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Both teams are coming off overtime wins, with the Eagles knocking off the NFC East rival Washington Commanders while the Rams escaped at the Indianapolis Colts after giving away a 23-point lead. It should be a contrast in offensive approaches, pitting the Eagles' second-ranked running game against the Rams' second-ranked passing game.
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KEY MATCHUP: Eagles third down offense vs. Rams defense. Philadelphia was largely able to move the ball up and down the field against Washington, but some untimely errors kept the Eagles from blowing the game open as they went 4 for 12 on third down. Los Angeles is holding opponents to 26.7% , and third-and-long distances allow Aaron Donald and rookie OLB Byron Young to unleash their pass rush.
SERIES NOTES: The Rams ended a six-game losing streak in the series against the Eagles when they won their 2020 road opener. … This will be Philadelphia’s third game in Los Angeles since the Rams moved back in 2016. The Eagles put together one-score victories at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2017 and 2018. … The Rams’ previous win over the Eagles in Los Angeles was a 20-0 shutout on Sept. 25, 1977. Joe Namath threw two touchdown passes, and Rafael Septien kicked two field goals.
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