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Rams score 14 in fourth quarter, beat Eagles 24-20

Rams erased a 10‑point deficit in 4 minutes, turning a missed Eagles field‑goal into a 24‑20 victory.

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  • Intelligence Anchor: Rams score 14 in fourth quarter, beat Eagles 24-20
  • Core Takeaway: Rams erased a 10‑point deficit in 4 minutes, turning a missed Eagles field‑goal into a 24‑20 victory.
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Los Angeles stormed back from a 20‑10 halftime hole on Sunday night at Lincoln Financial Field, scoring 14 unanswered points in the final four minutes to edge the Philadelphia Eagles 24‑20.

On the ensuing possession, Matthew Stafford orchestrated a 98‑yard, ten‑play march that culminated with running back Kyren Williams barreling into the end zone on a 1‑yard run with 3:59 left. After a quick three‑and‑out, the Rams got the ball back at their own 21‑yard line. A second, 79‑yard drive—punctuated by a clutch 8‑yard scramble by Stafford and three catches to Puka Nacua—ended with Williams’ 7‑yard touchdown with 1:10 remaining, giving Los Angeles a 24‑20 lead they would not surrender.

Philadelphia’s offense sputtered after halftime. The Eagles finished the night 0‑of‑12 on third down and 1‑of‑4 on fourth down, amassing just 172 total yards—an average of 3.0 yards per play. Jalen Hurts, who threw two early touchdowns to Darius Cooper, completed 12 of 27 passes for 93 yards and was sacked twice on the final drive.

The injury count on both sides loomed large. The Eagles entered the game without DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Dallas Goedert and Zack Baun; Saquon Barkley left early with a hamstring strain, while cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and linebacker Jonathan Greenard also exited. Those absences left Philadelphia with a depleted roster that grew to ten starters by game’s end. The Rams, meanwhile, welcomed wide receiver Puka Nacua back after missing the first two weeks, rewarding him with nine catches for 125 yards. His three receptions on the winning drives helped flip the field position battle, illustrating how a single player’s return can shift a stagnant offense.

Looking ahead, the Rams, now 2‑2, head home to host the Buffalo Bills on Monday night—a litmus test against a premier AFC contender. For the Eagles, a trans‑Atlantic trek to London against the 3‑1 Jacksonville Jaguars awaits, where the compounded injury list could dictate a fragile start to their overseas stint. While the comeback cements the Rams’ resilience and keeps them in the NFC conversation, the Eagles must reconcile a missed field‑goal decision, an anemic second‑half offense, and a mounting health crisis if they hope to stay afloat in a tightly contested division.

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The obvious questions

What was the pivotal play that sparked the Rams’ comeback?

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts failed to convert a fourth‑and‑goal from the two‑yard line, giving the Rams the ball and momentum for two long touchdown drives.

How did injuries influence the Eagles’ performance?

Philadelphia was without six starters at kickoff and lost another four during the game, including Saquon Barkley, leaving them short on offensive weapons and depth.

What are the immediate implications for both teams after the game?

The Rams stay 2‑2 and face the Buffalo Bills next, while the Eagles, also 2‑2, travel to London to meet the Jacksonville Jaguars with a depleted roster.

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