Eagles fall to Rams as offense stalls and veteran tackle retires

Eagles fall to Rams as offense stalls and veteran tackle retires

Yahoo Sports reported that the Philadelphia Eagles fell 24-20 to the Los Angeles Rams on October 8, 2026, after going 0-for-12 on third-down attempts. The loss left both clubs at 2-2 on the season and was accompanied by the announcement that veteran left tackle Lane Johnson was retiring and that guard-center Cam Jurgens had been traded for draft picks. Earlier in the week, phillyvoice. com noted the Week 4 clash would pit the Eagles’ run defense against the Rams’ rushing attack and feature a battle between the secondaries.

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio told reporters, as cited by Bleeding Green Nation, that the Eagles needed more takeaways and outlined a new safety rotation. Bleeding Green Nation also highlighted the teams’ poor penalty differentials and limited offensive involvement for several players. The same outlet reported injuries to quarterback Quinyon Mitchell, edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and cornerback Cooper DeJean during the second half. Ahead of the game, PhillyVoice said the Eagles had slipped to the lower half of NFL power rankings, reflecting ongoing offensive woes and mounting injuries.

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Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Rams Vic Fangio Matthew Stafford Kyren Williams Blake Corum Zack Baun Puka Nacua Davante Adams Quinyon Mitchell Cooper DeJean Riq Woolen Saquon Barkley Aaron Donald Myles Garrett Jaylen Watson Kam Kinchens Josh Wallace

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Los Angeles, California, United States

Articles

October 08, 2026
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Eagles grapple with offensive line turnover and third-down struggles early in season
Eagles grapple with offensive line turnover and third-down struggles early in season

Yahoo Sports • 08 Oct 16:08

Philadelphia’s offense failed to convert any of its 12 third-down attempts in a loss to the Rams, and the team announced the retirement of veteran tackle Lane Johnson and traded guard/center Cam Jurgens for draft picks.

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October 06, 2026
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Eagles fall to low rankings as offense struggles and injuries mount
Eagles fall to low rankings as offense struggles and injuries mount

PhillyVoice • 06 Oct 18:14

Major sports outlets placed Philadelphia at 13th to 22nd in the NFL power rankings before Week 5, citing offensive woes, poor third-down performance and a spate of injuries.

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October 05, 2026
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Eagles struggle offensively, go 0-for-12 on third downs in loss to Rams
Eagles struggle offensively, go 0-for-12 on third downs in loss to Rams

NBC Sports • 05 Oct 16:07

Philadelphia recorded 172 total yards and failed to convert any of its 12 third-down attempts against Los Angeles, prompting criticism of execution and injuries.

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Eagles' offensive woes highlighted after Week 4 loss, while Bryce Young shines and Texans struggle
Eagles' offensive woes highlighted after Week 4 loss, while Bryce Young shines and Texans struggle

SB Nation • 05 Oct 14:26

Philadelphia fell to the Rams amid offensive inefficiency, prompting criticism of head coach Nick Sirianni; Bryce Young posted a strong performance for the Panthers, and the Houston Texans remain winless after a heavy defeat to Dallas.

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Eagles fall to Rams as offense struggles and defense logs heavy snap counts
Eagles fall to Rams as offense struggles and defense logs heavy snap counts

phillyvoice.com • 05 Oct 11:21

Philadelphia recorded 61 offensive snaps and 84 defensive snaps in a Week 4 loss to Los Angeles, with quarterback Jalen Hurts completing 12 of 27 passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns while key players missed the game due to injury.

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Eagles seek offensive identity after 24-20 loss to Rams
Eagles seek offensive identity after 24-20 loss to Rams

Inquirer.com • 05 Oct 09:01

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni said the team will work to define its offensive approach following a defeat that exposed depth and scheme issues.

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Eagles fall to Rams despite late surge, injuries mount
Eagles fall to Rams despite late surge, injuries mount

Bleeding Green Nation • 05 Oct 07:31

Philadelphia lost to Los Angeles after a strong fourth-quarter push, extending its losing streak to two games and leaving the team with several key injuries.

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Patriots' Maye rebounds as Rams scrape win, Eagles offense falters
Patriots' Maye rebounds as Rams scrape win, Eagles offense falters

The Ringer • 05 Oct 04:25

New England quarterback Drake Maye led a comeback win over Buffalo, while the Rams held off Philadelphia despite numerous mistakes; Philadelphia's offense continued to struggle.

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Rams rally late to defeat Eagles, leaving both clubs at 2-2
Rams rally late to defeat Eagles, leaving both clubs at 2-2

Yahoo Sports • 05 Oct 00:51

Los Angeles overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Philadelphia 24-20, while injuries and offensive struggles continue to trouble the Eagles.

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October 04, 2026
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Eagles fall to Rams 24-20 amid third-down struggles and injuries
Eagles fall to Rams 24-20 amid third-down struggles and injuries

PhillyVoice • 04 Oct 23:18

Philadelphia lost to Los Angeles 24-20, with the Eagles converting only one of 12 third-down attempts and dealing with multiple injuries to key players.

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Rams rally to defeat Eagles 24-20 after second-half surge
Rams rally to defeat Eagles 24-20 after second-half surge

NBC Sports Philadelphia • 04 Oct 22:57

The Los Angeles Rams overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-20, extending the Eagles' second-half scoring woes to 54-20 this season.

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Rams rally in fourth quarter to defeat Eagles 24-20
Rams rally in fourth quarter to defeat Eagles 24-20

NBC Sports • 04 Oct 21:54

Los Angeles overcame a 10-point halftime deficit with two late touchdown drives to beat Philadelphia 24-20, improving to 2-2.

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Three Philadelphia Eagles defenders sustain injuries in second half versus Los Angeles Rams
Three Philadelphia Eagles defenders sustain injuries in second half versus Los Angeles Rams

Bleeding Green Nation • 04 Oct 19:38

Quarterback Quinyon Mitchell, edge rusher Jonathan Greenard and cornerback Cooper DeJean were injured during the second half of the Eagles' game against the Rams, prompting medical evaluations and raising concerns for the defensive unit.

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October 03, 2026
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Eagles and Rams struggle early as penalties and roster usage raise concerns
Eagles and Rams struggle early as penalties and roster usage raise concerns

Bleeding Green Nation • 03 Oct 14:42

Both Philadelphia and Los Angeles have posted disappointing starts to the season, with the Eagles at 2-1 and the Rams at 1-2, amid criticism of penalty differentials and limited offensive involvement for certain players.

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October 01, 2026
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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio discusses turnover goals, safety rotation and upcoming Rams matchup
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio discusses turnover goals, safety rotation and upcoming Rams matchup

Bleeding Green Nation • 01 Oct 17:13

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said the Eagles need more takeaways, outlined a rotation at safety, and evaluated the Rams' offense ahead of their Week 4 game.

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Eagles and Rams set to clash in Week 4 with defenses and run games in focus
Eagles and Rams set to clash in Week 4 with defenses and run games in focus

phillyvoice.com • 01 Oct 12:58

The Philadelphia Eagles, 2-1, host the 1-2 Los Angeles Rams in Week 4. Analysts highlight the matchup between the Eagles' run defense and the Rams' rushing attack, as well as the battle between the secondary units.

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