The Eagles aren’t looking great right now, folks, and honestly? It might just not be their year. With Week 4 hitting the gridiron, both the Rams and the Eagles are limping off losses, but L.A. is definitely feeling the heat more with two Ls already. You gotta wonder what’s going on in Philly, because their offensive coordinator hiring just didn’t sit right with me, and the results? They’re exactly what I expected.
Philly’s Offense Is a Hot Mess, And The Rams Are Ready To Exploit It
Philly’s offense is disjointed, plain and simple, currently ranking 17th in offensive DVOA. Ouch. Jalen Hurts is struggling big time, sitting at 27th in EPA per play. Their offensive line, which we’re used to seeing dominate, hasn’t been itself, and the play-calling? It just makes zero sense. On the flip side, the Rams’ defense is playing lights out, ranking 4th in DVOA this season. They should absolutely be able to wreck the Eagles’ rhythm this Sunday. For the Rams’ offense, they’ve shown flashes of brilliance but also some serious weaknesses. Last week against the Broncos, they started strong then totally vanished, topped off with a Matthew Stafford pick-six. The potential return of Puka Nacua is a huge deal and could give their passing attack the spark it needs. While the Rams’ offensive line looks like it *should* struggle on paper, the Eagles’ defensive line has been super underwhelming. PFF has their pass rush ranked 27th in the NFL, and the tackling? It’s about the same level. The Rams are 1-2, and after blowing that game last Sunday, they desperately need this win. You can’t just bet on a team because they need to win, but when you combine that with a better quarterback and a better coach playing better football, the Rams are looking pretty good to bounce back.
Mahomes Is Back, But The Raiders Are Coming For Him
Over in the AFC, Patrick Mahomes is seriously back to his old self, playing better offense than the Chiefs have in years, and Kirk Cousins is absolutely lighting up the scoreboard for the Raiders. Mahomes looks completely healthy after that ACL injury that sidelined him last season. Everyone assumed he’d be less mobile, right? Wrong! He’s zipping around the pocket and down the field like he used to. He rushed for 23 yards in Week 1 against a stout Broncos defense and 17 yards in their overtime win against the Colts in Week 2. Last week, his only rush was a kneel. The Chiefs’ offensive line has been decent, but their pass protection? That’s a real concern. And now they have to face Maxx Crosby. That’s a recipe for pressure on Mahomes, no doubt. We all know when Mahomes feels the heat, he tends to tuck it and run. Plus, if Cousins keeps putting up points for the Raiders, Kansas City might have to match that scoring output. That’s only going to make Mahomes more aggressive with his rushing.
So, whether it’s the Rams fighting to avoid a 1-3 start or Mahomes looking to keep that 3-0 record perfect, Week 4 is shaping up to be a wild one. You gotta tune in!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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