The Eagles (4-0) are on the West Coast for their second road game of the season when they face the Rams (2-2) in an intriguing matchup against the NFC West heavyweight undergoing a rebuild.
Entering Week 5, Philadelphia is the only undefeated team in the division and one of two in the conference (49ers).
Buy Eagles TicketsThe Birds have back-to-back AFC East matchups against the Jets (Week 6) and Dolphins (Week 7) ahead and could head to Dallas undefeated.
Before looking too far ahead, here are three keys for the Eagles’ offense ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Rams defense.
Sua Opeta inserted into the lineup
The Eagles follow the next man up motto and that’ll be tested on Sunday when Sua Opeta replaces an injured Cam Jurgens at right guard.
In his fifth season with Philadelphia, Opeta has played in 29 games, with four starts. His matchup against Aaron Donald will be critical for Jalen Hurts success in the passing game.
Keep feeding A.J. Brown
Fans and experts want the Eagles to get Dallas Goedert more involved, but this passing game will ultimate go as A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith go.
After an animated discussion with quarterback Jalen Hurts, Brown has 18 receptions, 301 yards, and two touchdowns in wins over Tampa Bay and Washington.
Nick Sirianni is all about riding the hot hand and Brown has it.
Be efficient in red zone
The Eagles have been one of the NFL’s highest scoring teams, and Sunday presents another opportunity to dominate an opponent that can be vulnerable in the red zone.
Philadelphia will face a Rams defense that ranks 26th in the league, allowing a 70 percent touchdown efficiency inside the 20-yard line.
