Eagles fall to Rams as offense struggles and defense logs heavy snap counts
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, running 61 offensive snaps and 84 defensive snaps. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completed 12 of 27 attempts for 93 yards, threw two touchdowns and was sacked four times, resulting in a net passing total of 68 yards. Hurts played without several starters, including wide receiver DeVonta Smith and offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
Running backs Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley each appeared on 29 snaps, with Bigsby carrying 14 times for 55 yards. Saquon Barkley recorded four snaps before leaving the game with a hamstring injury in the first quarter.
Wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (56 snaps) and Darius Cooper (55 snaps) were the most-used pass-catchers; Cooper caught two touchdowns. Tight end Johnny Mundt logged 49 snaps, while Zach Ertz participated on 13 snaps, recording two receptions for 13 yards.
The offensive line featured Jordan Mailata, Cam Jurgens, Drew Kendall, Tyler Steen and Markel Bell, each on 61 snaps. The defensive front saw interior linemen Jalen Carter (70 snaps) and Moro Ojomo (60 snaps) combine with edge defenders Nolan Smith (64 snaps) and Jalyx Hunt (63 snaps). Linebackers Jeremiah Trotter (84 snaps) and Jihaad Campbell (79 snaps) led the unit, with Trotter recording 15 tackles.
In the secondary, cornerback Riq Woolen and safety Andrew Mukuba each played 84 snaps, with Mukuba and Cooper DeJean each securing an interception that led to short-field scores for Philadelphia. The Rams' defense capitalized on the Eagles' missed opportunities, ultimately securing the win.
The Eagles will assess the status of injured players, including Barkley and Lane Johnson, ahead of their next matchup.