The Eagles’ trip to the City of Angels has been nothing short of a heavyweight clash. The Rams came out swinging, slicing through the Eagles’ defense early, but Vic Fangio’s unit has shown why they’re one of the best in the league at adjusting on the fly. At halftime, the Eagles lead 13-7, but this game has been a grind-it-out, street fight.

Rams’ Hot Start Stalls

Los Angeles looked sharp to open the game, leaning on their rushing attack and quick passes. But as the game wore on, the Eagles’ defense tightened its grip. Rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean has stepped up in a massive way, keeping Rams star Cooper Kupp in check. DeJean isn’t just surviving out there—he’s thriving, showing instincts and physicality that belies his rookie status. Fangio’s adjustments have neutralized the Rams' game plan, evidenced by their paltry 41 passing yards and 0% third-down efficiency in the first half.

Trenches Battle: Eagles Offensive Line Holding Steady

The Eagles’ offensive line has lived up to its reputation so far, keeping Jalen Hurts clean and opening lanes for the run game, which has already racked up 114 yards. However, the one blemish came on a play where rookie Jared Verse seemed to blow up Jordan Mailata leaving him flattened. Upon closer inspection, Verse was likely offsides—a missed call by the officials.

The Rams’ defensive front hasn’t been quiet, but the Eagles' physicality and discipline have kept the pressure manageable, allowing them to dominate time of possession (19:18 to 10:42).

Defense Stepping Up

The Eagles’ pass rush has also been a problem for Matthew Stafford, sacking him three times and forcing a key fumble that swung momentum. The Rams' ground game found some success early but hasn’t been consistent enough to sustain drives. With just 111 total yards of offense, Sean McVay’s team is struggling to find rhythm.

Stat Breakdown

• Total Yards: Eagles 203, Rams 111

• Passing Yards: Eagles 89, Rams 41

• Rushing Yards: Eagles 114, Rams 70

• Points Scored: Eagles 13, Rams 7

• 3rd Down Efficiency: Eagles 50%, Rams 0%

• Time of Possession: Eagles 19:18, Rams 10:42

Looking Ahead

The Eagles have the upper hand, but this game is far from over. The Rams will undoubtedly try to recalibrate at halftime, and Stafford is always a threat with his arm. For Philly, the key will be maintaining their edge in the trenches and keeping the Rams’ explosive playmakers contained.

Stay tuned for the second half—it’s shaping up to be a nail-biter in Hollywood. Go Birds! 🦅