Week 4 is already shaping up to be absolutely bonkers in the NFL, but one stat about the Philadelphia Eagles heading into their Sunday matchup with the Los Angeles Rams is just wild: they are the ONLY team in the entire league that hasn’t scored a single point in the first quarter this season. We’re closing out the first month of the regular season and they still can’t get on the board early? That’s a head-scratcher, especially after Week 3 tied a league record for one-score games, and the madness continued with Cleveland’s upset over the Steelers on Thursday.
Philly’s Struggles Are Deeper Than You Think
The Eagles are reeling from a demoralizing road loss where Case Keenum just sliced them up on “Monday Night Football,” and now they gotta turn around on a short week to face Matthew Stafford and the Rams. If you’re thinking of taking Philly as a home underdog, hold up. Historically, since 2021 when Sirianni took over, they’ve been awful in that spot, going 0-5 straight up and 1-4 against the spread. When you watch them, it’s clear their offense is a work in progress, not just with the zero first-quarter points, but they also have the highest three-and-out rate in the league (29%) since 2025. Oof. On defense, it isn’t much better, with only three sacks and zero turnovers generated so far. To make things worse, they’ll be without top wideout DeVonta Smith, who’s out with a hamstring injury. When the Eagles get forced into a pass-heavy game script, it’s definitely not “The Greatest Show on Turf.”
Rams Have a Golden Opportunity to Silence the Doubters
Meanwhile, the Rams, who were dubbed a “superteam” in the preseason, lost a heartbreaker in Denver that dropped them to 1-2. But they’re in a much better spot to pull off a win against the struggling Eagles. Why? For starters, they get their wideout Puka Nacua back, which is a massive boost for Stafford. When you combine Philly’s offensive woes, their non-existent first-quarter scoring, and a defense that can’t force a turnover, the Rams have a real chance to jump out to an early lead and just hold onto it. The projected score has the Rams taking it 26-20, and the smart money is on the Rams -3.5.
Week 4 is already shaping up to be another wild one across the league, with major moves like the Cowboys acquiring standout corner Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers mid-week, and the Commanders and Colts kicking off early from London. Our own Seahawks are among five teams tapped to back this week, but eyes will definitely be on that Rams-Eagles clash to see if Philly can finally break their first-quarter scoring drought and if the Rams can prove they’re still a “superteam.”
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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