The Los Angeles Rams are heading cross-country to Philadelphia this Sunday, October 5, kicking off at 10 a.m. PDT at Lincoln Financial Field, desperate to even their 1-2 record against the 2-1 Eagles. This isn’t just another early October game; it’s a grudge match with a brutal history where Philly has absolutely owned the Rams, especially under Sean McVay.
The Injury Bug Bites Hard: Who’s Out for Sunday
Both teams are limping into this one, with the injury bug taking huge chunks out of their rosters. For the Eagles, their offense, which is already scraping the bottom 10 in the NFL for scoring and total yards, will be without tight end Dallas Goedert and receivers Devonta Smith and Hollywood Brown. That’s a massive hit to their passing game! On defense, they’re missing linebacker Zach Baun and safety Marcus Epps.
But the Rams? Man, they’ve been hit even harder. On the defensive side, Aaron Donald, a guy everyone expects to be a dominant force, is out with a back injury. Cornerback Jaylen Watson is also sidelined with a shoulder issue. Offensively, tight end Terrance Ferguson is out with an ankle injury and has been placed on the Injured Reserve list, joining edge Myles Garrett and offensive linemen Justin Dedich and Keagan Trost, who were all supposed to be prominent pieces this season. To make things worse, tight end Colby Parkinson and edge Josaiah Stewart are questionable. The team also waved goodbye to their primary kick returner, Xavier Smith, earlier this week. You’ve gotta wonder how much more depth they can lose.
History Against the Rams, But the Forecast is Mild
If injuries weren’t enough to worry about, the historical record for the Rams against the Eagles is just plain ugly. Since their series started back in 1937 when the Rams were in Cleveland, the Eagles have squared off against them 47 times and hold a 26-20-1 advantage, even out-scoring L.A. 983 to 961. And since Sean McVay took the reins in 2017, Philadelphia has been an absolute nightmare for him, winning six of their seven matchups and the last four in a row. This isn’t just a tough road game; it’s a mental hurdle McVay’s squad has to overcome.
The weather, at least, won’t add to the drama. Expect full clouds and a 60 percent chance of rain, but temperatures will be in the mid-60s with mild wind conditions between 7 to 14 miles per hour. Not a pretty day, but not a crazy one either.
Catch All the Action from Philly
For those looking to catch the game, you’ve got options. Nationally, FOX will be broadcasting the game with Kevin Burkhardt on play-by-play, Tom Brady as the color analyst, and Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines. If you’re looking to stream, options include the Rams official mobile app (therams.com), NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, and Paramount+, though streaming availability in 2026 for regular season games isn’t fully confirmed. For those tuning in via radio, ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM will have the simulcast, featuring JB Long, Maurice Jones-Drew, and D’Marco Farr. Affiliate stations throughout California will also carry the game.
This Rams team desperately needs to turn things around, and overcoming their Philly demons this Sunday would be a huge step. They’re 1-2 right now, and letting the Eagles push them further below .500, especially with all these injuries, would be a tough pill to swallow. This one matters for the trajectory of their whole season.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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