Week 4 is coming in hot, and the Los Angeles Rams are rolling into Philadelphia as ‘generous’ road favorites, sitting at -3.5 against the Eagles this Sunday, 1pm EST. They’re heading into Lincoln Financial Field without some seriously key players like Aaron Donald, Terrance Ferguson, and Jaylen Watson, but don’t let that fool you. The Rams are sticking with their aggressive 13 personnel on offense, and they’re leaning hard on Trent McDuffie to lock down the secondary. We’ve got some wild predictions for how this matchup is going to play out.
Who Steps Up With Key Players Out?
This is where things get interesting, especially on offense. With Terrance Ferguson inactive and Colby Parkinson nursing injuries, rookie Max Klare is suddenly TE3 and about to get a major look in that 13 personnel. Not only is he projected to get his first NFL reception in Week 4, but he’s also predicted to snag his first career touchdown. Talk about a breakout moment for the kid! And it’s not just Klare benefiting from the open reps. Puka Nacua, after missing two games, is back on the field and set to explode. Matthew Stafford is going to get him heavily involved, and we’re looking at Puka hauling in two touchdowns himself. On the defensive side, Nate Landman has been mediocre since his contract extension, struggling to make those splash plays. But this is the week he finally delivers his first “peanut punch” turnover of the 2026 season against the Eagles, forcing a much-needed turnover. It’s been a long time coming for Landman, dating back to midway through last year for a play like that.
McDuffie Dominates, Kicker Delivers
Trent McDuffie has been an absolute beast through the first three weeks, arguably the best cornerback in football right now. He’s been terrorizing NFC East quarterbacks, and that’s not stopping this Sunday. Expect him to grab his second interception of the year, continuing his incredible run. Then there’s the kicker situation. Remember Joshua Karty and those two blocked field goals last year because of low trajectory? Yeah, he’s out, replaced by Harrison Mevis, “The Thicker Kicker,” back in November 2025. This game is going down to the wire, and Mevis is going to deliver a huge field goal late in the fourth quarter.
This Week 4 showdown is going to be a nail-biter, a real slobberknocker that ends with the Rams pulling out a 24-23 victory. Keep your eyes peeled for those massive moments, from the rookie’s first touchdown to the clutch kicker nailing the game-winner!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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