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Glenn Erby

Instant analysis of Eagles 23-14 win over Rams in Week 5

The Eagles are 5-0 and still one of two undefeated teams in the NFL after a convincing 23-14 win over the Rams that saw Sean Desai’s defense hold Los Angeles scoreless in the second half.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was 25-38 passing for 303 yards, one touchdown, and one interception with an 87.9 rating.

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Hurts also led Philadelphia with 15 carries, for a season-high 72 yards rushing and one touchdown on the ground, giving the All-Pro quarterback his 30th rushing score in 50 career games.

The Eagles defense sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and held the Los Angeles Rams to under 60 yards rushing.

With Philadelphia set for a Week 6 matchup with the New York Jets, here is the instant analysis of the win.

Dallas Goedert had his breakout performance

DeVonta Smith suffered for it, but Dallas Goedert finally had his breakout performance.

The Eagles tight end had 8 catches, for 117-yards and one touchdown on nine targets. Goedert averaged 14.6 yards per reception.

Jalen Carter was dominant

Jalen Carter had four tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss and 2 QB hits.

Eagles struggles in red zone

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The Birds finished 2-6 in the red zone, and still won by 9.

Eagles Brotherly Shove success

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Philadelphia was 4-4 with the Brotherly Shove, which should make pundits even more furious.

Eagles dominate time of possession

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The Eagles dominated the second half of the matchup, and that included time of possession, with a 37:55-22:05 advantage.

Philadelphia had multiple 8+ minute drives in the second half.

Haason Reddick's sacks come in bunches

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Reddick got his cast removed from the surgically repaired thumb, and he’s been on tear since Week four. The All-Pro logged 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 2 QB hits.

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