The Philadelphia Eagles just got absolutely clobbered, losing 27-7 to a Chicago Bears backup quarterback who hadn’t played a game in 1,009 days. Yeah, you read that right. Losing to a 38-year-old third-string QB isn’t exactly something to brag about, and that ugly performance sets the stage for a Week 4 clash against the Los Angeles Rams that’s looking like a make-or-break moment for both teams.
NFC Chaos: Eagles’ Woes and Rams’ Struggles
Philly’s already teetering at 2-1, but their two wins before the Bears’ disaster were by a combined six points against the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans. Their offense looks uninspiring, and the defense? It’s been letting up 20-plus points every single week. Things *have* to change for them this week, no question. Across the field, the Rams are sitting at a shaky 1-2, and their start to the year has been anything but smooth. They need to use Philly’s struggles to their advantage, shake off the dust, and prove they can still hang with the contenders in the NFC. If the Rams can expose the Eagles’ weak pass rush, shaky offensive line, and vulnerable safeties, they’ll have a real shot at getting their confidence back.
This is a huge game for L.A. Expectations are always sky-high for any Sean McVay team, and 1-3 is just not cutting it. Remember 2024? They fell to 1-3 then too, but still rallied to make the playoffs at 10-7, only to lose in the Wild Card round. The pressure is on, big time.
The Defending Champs Are Watching
And here’s why that 1-3 potential for the Rams matters even more: they’re stuck in a brutal division. You’ve got the 3-0 San Francisco 49ers leading the pack, and then there are *our* defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. When you’re in a division that tough, every single win becomes incredibly valuable. The Rams know that. Their division rivals like our Hawks aren’t making it easy for anyone, which means these early season struggles are amplified.
While we’re all keeping an eye on the NFC, don’t forget there are still five undefeated teams left in the league after three weeks: the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and those pesky 49ers. Some teams, like the Chargers, are already falling way short of their preseason hopes, while others are full of surprises. The Chiefs vs. Raiders game this Sunday, a battle of undefeated teams, is definitely one that nobody’s calling “underrated” anymore, even if they might have been in the offseason.
So, buckle up. This Week 4 slate is laying bare who’s for real and who’s just pretending. The Rams and Eagles have their backs against the wall, and you better believe our Seattle Seahawks are paying close attention to every single move in the NFC as they defend their Super Bowl title.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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