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Eagles-Rams Game Awards
Eagles' 3rd-down failure and injuries win 10 awards.
In brief
Eagles' 3rd-down failure and injuries win 10 awards. The Eagles lost 24-20 to the Rams after a 0-for-12 third-down performance and multiple injuries. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
The 'No Answers' Award
The Eagles were 0-for-12 on third downs in this game, the most without a conversion since 2020.
“The Eagles went 0-12 on third down today. It is the most third down attempts without a conversion by any team since the 2020 season.”
The 'Body Bag' Award
The Eagles lost RB Saquon Barkley, WR DeVonta Smith, TE Dallas Goedert, LG Landon Dickerson, RT Lane Johnson, EDGE Jonathan Greenard, LB Zack Baun, CB Quinyon Mitchell, and S Marcus Epps to injuries.
“RB Saquon Barkley: Hamstring injury, left in the first quarter, did not return.”
The 'Absent' Award
Nick Sirianni said the Eagles' offense has no identity, struggling to play with detail, toughness, and cohesion.
“Obviously, right now, it hasn't been good enough.”
The 'Questionable Decision' Award
The Eagles failed a 4th and Goal try from the 2-yard line after a Rams turnover, despite having a strong offensive drive.
“On 4th down, Sirianni decided to go for it. And well, Sean Mannion ran a play that didn't come close to scoring.”
The 'Two Good, Two Bad' Award
Jalen Hurts had 12 of 27 for 93 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 INTs against the Rams, with four sacks.
“If you include the four sacks Hurts took, the Eagles' offense had 68 net passing yards on 31 dropbacks.”
The 'End of An Era' Award
The Eagles' offensive line, once dominant, is now struggling with injuries and performance.
“The Birds' O-line had a great, historic run. It's looking like their dominant days are over (if they weren't already).”
The 'Finally' Award
The Eagles defense got two takeaways in Week 4 after zero in the first three games.
“Finally, in Week 4, they got two.”
The 'Out of Gas' Award
The Eagles defense gave up two 10-play TD drives, one 98 yards and one 79 yards.
“The Rams only had to convert two third downs on those two long game-winning drives.”
The 'Cris Carter' Award
Darius Cooper made a touchdown grab over Quentin Lake, a highlight play.
“Darius Cooper did make one hell of a play on his touchdown grab over Quentin Lake.”
The 'It Isn't Getting Easier' Award
The Eagles face a top-5 Jacksonville Jaguars team in London next week.
“In Week 5, the Eagles will travel across the pond to London, where they have a top-5 type of team in the Jacksonville Jaguars waiting for them.”
The 'No Answers' Award
The Eagles' 3rd-down offense was 0-for-12, the most without a conversion since 2020.
“The Eagles went 0-12 on third down today. It is the most third down attempts without a conversion by any team since the 2020 season.”
The 'Body Bag' Award
The Eagles lost multiple starters to injuries, including RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith.
“RB Saquon Barkley: Hamstring injury, left in the first quarter, did not return.”
The 'Absent' Award
Nick Sirianni stated the Eagles' offense lacks identity, struggling to play with detail and toughness.
“Obviously, right now, it hasn't been good enough.”
The 'Questionable Decision' Award
The Eagles failed a 4th and Goal try from the 2-yard line after a Rams turnover.
“On 4th down, Sirianni decided to go for it. And well, Sean Mannion ran a play that didn't come close to scoring.”
What to remember
The Eagles lost 24-20 to the Rams after a 0-for-12 third-down performance and multiple injuries.
