Rams out of excuses as Eagles loom, division rivals pull away
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Rams face a critical must-win game against the Philadelphia Eagles as they start the season 1-2 and trail division rivals 49ers (3-0) and Seahawks (2-1), risking a significant deficit early in the NFC West race.
- Historically, the Rams have struggled against the Eagles, losing 10 of the last 11 meetings since 2005, with head coach Sean McVay holding a 1-6 record against Philadelphia.
- The Rams have shown they can compete with the Eagles but have failed to close out games, often losing leads and allowing key players like Saquon Barkley to dominate their defense.
- A win would not only improve the Rams' record to .500 but also provide momentum and confidence needed to keep pace with division leaders, while a loss could deepen their hole and complicate their path forward.
- The Rams must deliver a complete, disciplined performance on both offense and defense, particularly by containing Barkley and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, to break their losing streak and stay competitive in the division.
